Most air pollution is impossible to see, but the impact we feel is great. Pollution drives climate change. Climate change intensifies poor air quality. Dirty air harms our health. In North Carolina, research shows increased respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, evidence of heat-related illness, injuries, premature deaths, and more are due to climate change and air pollution. To end this cycle, we advocate for strong clean air policies at the local, state, and federal levels to reduce harmful emissions and hold polluters accountable through advocacy and legal challenges.