air pollution

Richmond, San Jose selected for federal clean economy program

Richmond and San Jose have been selected to receive federal Communities LEAP funding to help the cities transition to clean…

2 years ago

Air district moves to target Chemtrade emissions with abatement order

The air district is trying to hit the Chemtrade facility in Richmond with an abatement order that would require compliance…

2 years ago

Heavy smoke prompts Spare the Air alert through Saturday

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued Spare the Air alerts for Friday and Saturday after wildfire smoke…

3 years ago

Project aims to reduce port emissions

More battery-powered trucks are expected to enter the Port of Oakland's fleet thanks to a new state grant, port officials…

6 years ago

SF bumps targets for eliminating greenhouse gases

San Francisco Mayor London Breed is setting new environmental goals in a effort to reduce The City’s greenhouse gas emissions.

6 years ago

Smoky air forecast for Labor Day weekend

An air quality advisory has been issued through the Labor Day holiday because of smoky skies expected in the region…

6 years ago

Winter Spare the Air alert issued for Monday

A Spare the Air alert has been issued for Monday in the San Francisco Bay Area.

6 years ago

Spare the Air alert declared for Bay Area

A Spare the Air alert has been issued for the San Francisco Bay Area for today, Bay Area Air Quality…

7 years ago

SF city attorney seeks data from Uber, Lyft

San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera issued administrative subpoenas Monday to Uber and Lyft.

7 years ago

Bay Area ranks in Top 10 for air pollution

The San Francisco Bay Area ranks among the top 10 most polluted regions in the country, according to a report…

7 years ago

Goodwill to test electric trucks in Bay Area

San Francisco Goodwill will start using electric trucks as part of a test project that aims to reduce greenhouse gas…

7 years ago

Whistleblowers slap air quality district with lawsuit

Two former Bay Area Air Quality Management District employees have brought on a whistleblower lawsuit against the district, accusing it…

7 years ago

Spare the Air alert issued for Monday

A Spare the Air Alert has been issued for Monday throughout the Bay Area, according to the Bay Area Air…

7 years ago

Warriors break ground on San Francisco home

The Golden State Warriors broke ground Tuesday on their $1 billion, privately funded San Francisco arena.

7 years ago

Volkswagen settles more civil cases in SF

The U.S. Justice Department announced Wednesday that automaker Volkswagen AG will pay $4.3 billion to settle a criminal case in…

7 years ago

Rules take aim at refinery emissions

Emission reduction rules passed Wednesday look to refinery pollution by 15 percent from current levels.

8 years ago

Millions pledged to help erase Bay Area smog

More than $90 million will be available in 2016 and 2017 for projects and programs to reduce air pollution in…

8 years ago

Coal shipments fuel heated Oakland debate

A lengthy public hearing sought to parse out the benefits or drawbacks of exporting coal through the old Oakland Army…

9 years ago

Grant helps businesses reduce air pollution

Nine Bay Area businesses will receive part of a $2.6 million grant to install cleaner engines and equipment, in an…

9 years ago

10th Winter Spare the Air issued for Monday

The 10th Winter Spare the Air Alert this season has been issued for Monday, officials with the Bay Area Air…

9 years ago

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