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Creating clean air to protect the health of our children, ourselves, and our neighbors.

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Air Quality Index (AQI) numbers may vary due to the different locations of monitoring devices.

Who are we?

We are people who live in your community who care about the air you breathe.

What do we do?

We educate you about air and your health; we reduce pollution in the air that you breathe.

Why should you care?

Because the air you breathe affects your health and the health of your family and neighbors.

Attend a Meeting

We are temporarily suspending meetings due to the coronavirus, Join us for a live CAB online meeting via Zoom, usually the 3rd Thursday every month. Please RSVP to cleanirboard@gmail.com to obtain the Zoom meeting ID.

Second Presbyterian Church
528 Garland Drive
Carlisle, PA

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CAB Activities

CAB‘s next meeting will be Thursday, May 19. 2022 at 7 pm. Please contact us at cleanairboard@gmail.com for a Zoom link.

Earth Day 2022. Celebration at Earth Artisan & Outfitter April 23, from 11-4. The Clean Air Board will be hosting an outdoor booth behind the Borough of Carlisle office, 53 W. South St., Carlisle, “Earth Day in Downtown Carlisle” is presented by Destination Carlisle

Air Pollution + COVID Means Double Trouble , April 21, 2021, 7PM View the recorded presentation by Dr. Craig Jurgensen of the Clean Air Board of Central PA : https://www.facebook.com/events/2941249876143097/

Air Pollution’s Invisible Toll on Your Health

By Jane E. Brody, June 28, 2021, New York Times

Children, pregnant women, the elderly and those with pre-existing heart or lung disease are the most vulnerable. Read more.

Dickinson College Clarke Forum: Air Pollution in Pennsylvania

Air pollution levels in some parts of Pennsylvania are among the nation’s highest. In addition to other health implications, new research links increased levels of air pollution to higher COVID-19 death rates. To orient these concerns, this panel will include a review of key air pollution sources across Pennsylvania. Community members will reflect on localized air pollution considerations and potential opportunities for engagement. To view the recorded presentation, go to: http://clarke.dickinson.edu/

Scott LaMar hosted a discussion air pollution during the coronavirus lockdown with the Clean Air Board and the American Lung Association on WITF’s SmartTalk Radio, May 5, 2020, 9 am. Listen to a recording of this program at https://www.witf.org/2020/05/04/the-coronavirus-on-smart-talk-tuesday-the-air-we-breath-report-and-teacher-appreciation-week/