How Clean is Charleston's Outdoor Air?
The short answer is "not very." Charleston received a rating of "F" from the American Lung Association in 2007 and 2008 for levels of diesel pollution in the air that we're breathing every day.

Why should I be concerned?
Diesel pollution is responsible for a wide array of health concerns, especially in children, including but not limited to: asthma, decreased lung function, chronic bronchitis, irregular heartbeat, and premature death in people with heart or lung disease.

Where is the pollution coming from?
The primary sources are coal-burning power plants and diesel engines. In Charleston, the largest contributor is the port, with its diesel container ships and thousands of trucks chugging into Charleston each day.

How Can I Help Clean Up Our Air?
Please email us at cleanaireverywhere@gmail.com and tell us you’d like to volunteer, have us present to your neighborhood, or connect us with your civic group.

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In the meantime, please look at the following websites for more information:

Charleston Clean Air

Clean Air Charleston

Smoke Free Charleston