It started with a question—something simple, yet impossible to answer. A friend asked, “How do cars near my home affect my family’s health?” We couldn’t find the data, the maps, or the tools to connect vehicle emissions to real people in West Virginia. That gap became our mission. In 2019, we launched **Tailpipes WV** to track how vehicle pollution intersects with respiratory health in communities across the state. We’re not just monitoring exhaust plumes; we’re tracing how diesel fumes, particulate matter, and air quality trends impact lungs, livelihoods, and lives in places where coal, industry, and highways converge.
Our work is rooted in **data**, but it’s driven by **people**. We partner with environmental health advocates, local hospitals, and grassroots groups to map emission sources, correlate health outcomes, and spotlight disparities. Every dashboard, report, and alert we publish is grounded in peer-reviewed studies, EPA databases, and on-the-ground interviews. We don’t just highlight problems—we push for solutions, from policy changes to community-led clean air initiatives. West Virginia deserves transparency, and we’re committed to delivering it without fluff, hype, or bias.
We’re a small team, but our focus is sharp: **vehicle emissions** and their toll on respiratory health. From coal-mine roads to urban corridors, we investigate how pollution moves—and who bears the cost. Our tools are free, our language accessible, and our goals clear: to hold polluters accountable, empower residents with actionable data, and spark conversations that lead to change. Whether you’re a parent, a policymaker, or a neighbor, your health matters here.
Explore our maps, read our findings, and join the conversation. Visit our Contact Us page to share stories, suggest investigations, or collaborate. Together, we’re building a healthier future—one breath at a time.