About Us

CNY Coalition For Healthy Indoor Air was established in 1997. It is made up of organizations in both the public and private sector with a common goal: a healthy indoor environment for all individuals and families living in Central New York. A driving force behind the establishment of the coalition was the belief that the expertise and resources of the group's members could be used most effectively by working together.

Who Are We?

As our homes have become more energy efficient, we have seen an unwanted consequence of our efforts to use less energy and promote cleaner air; as the air outside has gotten cleaner the air inside our homes and offices has declined in quality. Compared to 30 years ago, we are now seeing higher levels of pollutants inside our homes than ever before. Click here to view a graph of Indoor Level Air vs. Outdoor Level Air on Pesticide Concentrations.

Why Now?

How Can We Help?

To assist communities in their efforts to provide healthy indoor air for everyone, the coalition will:

Provide timely research based education on indoor air quality to the public.

Establish pilot projects to demonstrate how a home can be constructed or modified to improve indoor air quality.

Provide information on actions consumers can take to improve the air quality in their homes.

Promote collaborations between diverse public and private organizations that allow for maximization of funds available to assist families struggling to provide a safe environment.

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