Clean Air Council
Environmental ServicesPennsylvania, United States51-200 Employees
The Clean Air Council is a nonprofit environmental organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded in 1967. It advances the right to clean air through public education, community advocacy, and oversight of government enforcement of environmental laws, serving a broad constituency of residents and stakeholders in the region. The council has grown to encompass thousands of members and expands its focus to issues including children’s environmental health, energy, climate change, waste and recycling, and transportation, reflecting a comprehensive approach to air quality and public health. A core part of its work includes monitoring and reporting on air quality, as well as supporting programs and partnerships that address local environmental concerns, such as indoor air quality resources and community events like Earth Day. Recent activity highlights its ongoing expansion and collaboration efforts. Notable developments include the launch of an EPA-funded network of air quality monitors to improve transparency and data coverage, the formation of a rapid response capability to address environmental regulatory threats, and partnerships with urban and community organizations to create nature-oriented play spaces and public engagement initiatives. The organization operates from its Philadelphia headquarters and maintains a programmatic footprint that extends into additional communities and regions through these initiatives.