Air district issues a Wednesday Spare the Air alert
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued a Spare the Air alert for Wednesday, the second straight day it has warned of excessive …
Federal agencies officially revoke California emissions standards waiver
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler and Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao officially announced Thursday that they are revoking California’s authority to set strict auto …
Rising temperature prompts summer’s 13th Spare the Air alert
High temperatures and light winds forecast in the Bay Area for Thursday have prompted the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to issue a Spare …
Air district issues Monday Spare the Air alert
“As hotter weather becomes the new normal, it’s critical that we end our dependency on solo driving.”
Soaring temperatures, light winds prompt three-day Spare the Air Alert
Air quality officials took the unusual step of declaring a three-day Spare the Air Alert due to sizzling temperatures expected around the region this weekend. …
San Francisco cuts greenhouse gases faster than planned
Francisco has reached an ambitious goal to reduce greenhouse gases locally two years ahead of schedule.
‘Spare the Air’ declared for fifth-straight day
A fifth consecutive Spare the Air alert has been issued by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District for Friday.
Third-straight ‘Spare the Air’ day lands Wednesday
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued a third consecutive Spare the Air alert for Wednesday because of unhealthy ozone accumulation.
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 the Bay Area.
Heat, high pressure trigger Spare the Air day
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued a Spare the Air Alert for Tuesday.
Smoggy Sunday prompts Spare the Air alert
A Spare the Air Alert has been issued for Sunday due to concerns about smog, according to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District.
Wildfire smoke settles over hazy Bay Area
Drifting smoke from wildfires in Northern California has been reported in at least four Bay Area counties today, causing concerns for people with respiratory problems.
‘Spare the air’ day declared for Sunday
High area temperatures have prompted a Spare the Air alert for Sunday.
Choking smog stifles Chinese city
Clouds of pollution blanketed a Chinese city famed for its annual ice festival Monday, cutting visibility to about 30 feet.
Dangerous smog chokes national parks
Smog is so bad in some of California’s national parks that visitor centers must warn would-be hikers.
California can’t breathe easy just yet
The Bay Area is no longer listed in the top 25 worst polluted areas, but California still has a long way to go.