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In the wake of record-breaking wildfires and hurricanes that have decimated the U.S., the Trump administration has announced a directive today to order the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to rewrite the Clean Power Plan and jeopardize hard-fought climate gains. The effects of climate change are being realized worldwide as global temperatures rise and catastrophic weather patterns escalate.

Jack Broadbent, executive officer of the Air District, has issued a statement on President Donald Trump’s decision to leave the Paris climate agreement.

Jack Broadbent, executive officer of the Air District, offered a statement on the Trump Administration’s threat to pull California transportation funding.

Jack Broadbent, executive officer of the Air District, offered a statement on the Trump administration's release of the SAFE Vehicles Rule.

Jack Broadbent, executive officer of the Air District, has released a statement on the Trump Administration’s decision to roll back auto emissions standards.

Jack Broadbent, executive officer of the Air District, offered a statement regarding the Trump Administration’s announcement today of plans to lift controls on the release of methane.

Jack Broadbent, executive officer of the Air District, offered a statement on the Trump Administration’s decision to roll back auto emissions standards.

Jack Broadbent, executive officer of the Air District, offered a statement on the Trump administration’s proposal to retain the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for particulate matter.

Today, the South Coast Air Quality Management District filed a petition challenging the U.S. EPA and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s rollbacks to the Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Rule initiated by the Trump Administration. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District and the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District have joined South Coast AQMD as co-petitioners.

The Air District condemns the inaction of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding their recent decision to retain the existing National Ambient Air Quality Standards for particulate matter.

The Air District's Board of Directors voted today to support the Paris climate agreement and move forward with significant climate efforts despite the Trump administration signaling the United States’ withdrawal from the landmark international climate accord. 

Jack Broadbent, executive officer of the Air District, has issued a statement in support of the State of California’s decision to sue the Trump Administration over their plans to roll back auto emissions standards.

Jack Broadbent, executive officer of the Air District, offered a statement in support of the State of California’s decision to sue the Trump Administration over their plans to gut restrictions to the 2015 Clean Power Plan.

Illegal Federal Rejection of California Motor Vehicle Emissions Standards Hurts the Bay Area

View a list of permit applications received by the Air District.

Oct 10, 2017 ... STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 10, 2017 CONTACT: Kristine Roselius, 415.749.4900 Bay Area Air District statement on Trump’s decision to dismantle the Clean Power ...

Mar 28, 2017 ... NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kristine Roselius March 28, 2017 415.519.5419 Bay Area Air District statement on Trump’s rollback ...

Aug 13, 2020 ... NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 13, 2020 CONTACT: Kristine Roselius - 415.519.5419 Bay Area Air District condemns Trump Administration rollback of methane rule SAN ...

Apr 14, 2020 ... NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 14, 2020 CONTACT: Kristine Roselius - 415.519.5419 Bay Area Air District statement on Trump administration proposal to freeze ...

Apr 3, 2018 ... NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 3, 2018 CONTACT: Lisa Fasano - 415.749.4900 Bay Area Air District statement on Trump Administration’s decision to roll back auto ...