The Air District is asking residents to not burn wood over the Thanksgiving holiday to help reduce air pollution and protect public health. As we enter the holiday season, gathering around a fireplace may be a tradition for many, but there are serious health impacts associated with wood burning.
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Nov
2 2November 22, 2023
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Nov
1 6November 16, 2023
Joint Civil Enforcement Action Announced Against Martinez Refining Company
Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton and the Air District’s Chief Counsel, Alexander Crockett, today announced a joint civil enforcement action against the Martinez Refining Company (MRC).
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Oct
2 3October 23, 2023
Air District rejects Fenceline Air Monitoring Plans for all five Bay Area refineries
The Air District has disapproved Fenceline Air Monitoring Plans for all five Bay Area refineries because the plans do not meet the requirements of the Air District’s Refining Emissions Tracking Rule.
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Oct
1 8October 18, 2023
Air District issues Spare the Air Alert for smog for Thursday
The Air District is issuing the seventh Spare the Air Alert for smog (and the 11th overall this year) on Thursday, October 19. Air quality is forecast to be unhealthy tomorrow. High pressure over the region is expected to produce light offshore winds and hot temperatures across the Bay Area. These conditions, combined with motor vehicle exhaust, will produce unhealthy ozone levels.
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10/3/23 Air District forges agreement with Martin Marietta to close Pier 94, pursues Pier 92 abatement order in Bayview Hunters Point
October 3, 2023
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10/2/23 California Clean Air Day returns to the Bay Area on October 4
October 2, 2023
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9/22/23 Air District extends Spare the Air Alert through Saturday
September 22, 2023
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9/21/23 Air District extends Spare the Air Alert through Friday
September 21, 2023
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9/20/23 Air District issues Spare the Air Alert through Thursday
September 20, 2023
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9/19/23 Air District issues air quality advisory through Wednesday
September 19, 2023
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