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Learn how the Air District regulates sources of air pollution at data centers.

The Air District, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and Public Health today discussed the urgent need for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to reevaluate and update the federal air pollution standard for fine particulate pollution, also known as PM 2.5.

The Air District urges residents to celebrate responsibly this Fourth of July by avoiding personal fireworks, which can elevate air pollution and increase wildfire danger. Fireworks release smoke and fine particulate matter pollution, contributing to temporary spikes in unhealthy air quality.

The Air District urges residents to celebrate responsibly this Fourth of July by avoiding personal fireworks, which can elevate air pollution and increase wildfire danger. Fireworks release smoke and fine particulate matter pollution, contributing to temporary spikes in unhealthy air quality.

Learn about the Bay Area Air District Advisory Council's conference on the effects of particulate matter pollution.

On April 27, the Air District launched the 2015 Spare the Air season, which focuses on reducing smog-forming pollution during the warmer months.  The summer Spare the Air program encourages Bay Area residents to reduce air pollution every day by rethinking their commute and avoiding driving alone.

The Air District is hosting a community workshop in San Leandro, the first in a series of 10 workshops to be held within the next three months, to begin implementation of state law AB 617 which requires reduction of air pollution in communities with high air pollution burdens. 

The Air District is announcing a new air monitoring station in Benicia as part of the agency’s efforts to establish or expand air monitoring stations in areas where large sources of pollution may contribute to localized pollution sources that are not captured by the Air District’s existing network.

On May 2, the Air District is launching the 2016 Spare the Air season, which focuses on reducing ozone, or smog-forming pollution during the warmer summer months. The Spare the Air program encourages Bay Area residents to reduce air pollution every day by rethinking their commute and avoiding driving alone.

The Air District has fined Chevron $900,000 for failing to properly monitor air pollution emissions at its refinery in Richmond.

The Air District is advising Bay Area residents that smoke from the wildfires around California is impacting many parts of the region. Particulate pollution from the fires increased late Saturday, with high levels throughout much of the Bay Area Sunday morning. Particulate pollution levels are expected to remain elevated through today and may not ease until Monday.

The New Clean Air Plan will help maintain and improve regional ambient air quality while also addressing disparate local air pollution burdens.

The Air District is asking residents to not burn wood on Thanksgiving Day, to help prevent air pollution from rising to unhealthy levels.

The Air District is asking residents to not burn wood on Thanksgiving Day to help prevent air pollution from rising to unhealthy levels.

The Air District is announcing its support for proposed revisions to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, or NAAQS, for particulate matter pollution.

The Air District has three major projects that provide home air filtration units to individuals most vulnerable to wildfire smoke and air pollution.

The Air District is preparing to distribute over $124 million in funding to support local communities overburdened by air pollution — and we need your input! This funding comes from penalties collected from industry and businesses that violate Air District regulations. Your feedback will help shape how these funds are used to reduce air pollution and improve health outcomes in your community.

Learn about the Air District's Complaint Policy and Procedures, and how we investigate air pollution concerns to ensure compliance with air quality rules and regulations.

Learn about the Air District’s newly established Community Investments Office and the plan to implement programs that direct funding to communities most impacted by air pollution.

Earth Day was founded in 1970 as a day of education about environmental issues. It is now a global celebration to raise public awareness of pollution.