Take Action For A Clean Air Org
As a nonprofit organization dedicated to cleaner air for all, Coltura is leading the charge to end gasoline use in the U.S. Will you join us?
Gasoline is the top source of carbon emissions in the U.S., a major household expense for families who must drive long distances, and a major cause of air pollution and disease. You have the power to help end it.
Whether or not you drive an EV yet, here’s how you can accelerate the transition to cleaner, cheaper electric vehicles:
🚗 1. Drive Electric or Help Others Do It
Make the switch to an electric vehicle (EV) when you're ready — they cost less to fuel and maintain, and they’re fun to drive.
Already have an EV? Help others go electric by sharing your experience and busting common EV myths.
🏛️ 2. Speak Up for Local and State Action
Cleaner air starts in our local communities. As a critical part of our work as a clean air org, Coltura works to advance policies that make clean transportation the standard, not the exception.
Urge your city or state to:
- Improve EV charging
- Educate people about EVs
- Electrify public fleets and school buses
⚡ 3. Get Your Home Ready for EVs
Install a Level 2 home charger or start planning for one.
Choose clean energy to power your EV — either from rooftop solar or your utility’s green power program.
Power This Work with a Gift
Your support for our clean air organization helps accelerate the transition away from gasoline to cleaner, cheaper EVs. Together, we can create a cleaner, healthier, more affordable future.
Donate NowFrequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that Coltura is a clean air organization?
We are a clean air organization – a nonprofit or advocacy group working to reduce air pollution and protect public health. We educate the public, support scientific research, and advocate for systemic change to improve air quality and reduce exposure to harmful pollutants.
How does ending gasoline use help clean air?
Ending gasoline use reduces air pollution by eliminating harmful tailpipe emissions and the harm gasoline causes across its life cycle from oil extraction to use.
Gasoline-powered vehicles release toxic pollutants like nitrogen oxides and fine particulate matter, which cause smog and respiratory issues. Replacing gasoline powered vehicles with electric vehicles significantly improves air quality.
Why is clean air important?
Clean air is essential for human health. Polluted air especially affects the health of children, older adults, and people with asthma or heart disease.
Breathing polluted air increases the risk of asthma, cancer, stroke, and early death.
Clean air improves overall health, lowers healthcare costs, and supports a more livable environment.
What causes air pollution in the United States?
The main sources of air pollution in the U.S. include gasoline and diesel vehicles, power plants, industrial facilities, and wildfires.
Transportation alone accounts for a large share of toxic air pollution in urban areas. Gasoline combustion produces pollutants like carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and volatile organic compounds that contribute to smog and ground-level ozone.
How do electric vehicles improve air quality?
Electric vehicles (EVs) produce zero tailpipe emissions, helping reduce pollution from vehicles.
By switching to EVs, drivers can help lower smog-forming pollutants and protect the air in their communities.
Who is most affected by air pollution from vehicles?
Low-income communities and communities of color are often the most exposed to air pollution.
These neighborhoods tend to be closer to highways and other major pollution sources. Reducing gasoline use is a step toward environmental justice and healthier communities.
How can I support Coltura’s efforts to reduce air pollution from vehicles?
You can support Coltura by making a donation, driving electric, speaking up for clean air policies, and spreading awareness.
What policies help reduce air pollution from cars?
Policies that help reduce vehicle pollution include: EV and EV charging incentives for drivers; policies requiring EV outreach and education, especially to the drivers who must drive the most; policies calling on state and local governments to prepare their electric grids for EVs; and policies electrifying public transit and adding public EV charging infrastructure.
Support for these policies at the local, state, and federal levels can dramatically improve air quality and public health.