Our Mission

We bring together residents, employers, and community partners to reduce air pollution and increase awareness. Our efforts focus on practical steps people can take every day — at home, at work, and on the road.

We believe that informed communities make cleaner choices. By sharing air quality facts, forecasts, and actionable tips, we empower everyone to contribute to healthier air.

Where We Work

Our work spans the entire Research Triangle region, including Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding communities. We collaborate with local organizations, schools, and businesses to extend our reach and impact.

We partner with a diverse network of coalition members — from healthcare providers and manufacturers to educators and nonprofits — all united by a shared commitment to cleaner air.

Clean air is essential for the health and well-being of everyone in the Triangle region. Poor air quality can affect outdoor activities, daily commutes, and long-term respiratory health. By staying informed through local air quality forecasts and daily updates, residents can make smarter decisions about when to limit outdoor exertion or adjust travel plans. Small individual actions—such as reducing idling, combining errands into fewer trips, and choosing cleaner commuting options—add up to meaningful reductions in pollution. When families, businesses, and schools work together with this knowledge, the entire community breathes easier and enjoys a healthier environment year-round.

Businesses and organizations across the Triangle play a vital role in improving regional air quality. Employers who encourage telework, offer flexible schedules, or provide resources for alternative commuting help reduce the number of single-occupancy vehicles on the road each day. Companies can also participate in pilot programs that test new strategies for lowering emissions from fleet operations and daily business travel. By sharing best practices and engaging employees through educational materials and workplace challenges, the business community becomes a powerful partner in the coalition's mission to cut pollution and promote cleaner air for everyone in the area.

Educational programs and curriculum resources help students and teachers understand the science behind air quality and the practical steps that lead to cleaner air. Schools that incorporate air awareness lessons empower the next generation to think critically about environmental health and their own daily choices. Community events and public outreach campaigns bring neighbors together to learn about the causes and effects of air pollution, from vehicle emissions to outdoor burning. Through these learning opportunities, individuals of all ages gain the tools they need to reduce their personal impact and advocate for healthier conditions across the Research Triangle region.