Posts Tagged ‘bay area air quality management district’
State targets Richmond for air quality improvement
Richmond locals begin installing more than 100 air quality sensors throughout the city in an effort to improve the city’s air pollution and health outcomes.
Read MoreCommunity-oriented process to monitor air quality kicks off tomorrow
Richmond is about to begin a unique process to identify a group of community leaders to work with the state and local air resources boards to determine key drivers of the city’s pollution and put together a plan to reduce it. This Wednesday, Nov. 7, leaders of community environmental organizations and other members of the…
Read MoreWine country wildfires create hazardous air conditions for Bay Area residents
Wildfires in wine country have created hazardous air conditions for the entire Bay Area, affecting most heavily children, the elderly, and individuals with respiratory conditions.
Read MoreBay Area greenhouse gas reduction plan could reduce emissions at Chevron
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District—often referred to as the Air District—passed a resolution last week to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. To meet the goal, Chevron’s century old refinery in Richmond would need to drastically cut the amount of greenhouse gasses it releases.
Read MoreChevron installs new air monitor in North Richmond
Contra Costa County residents will soon have a better understanding of exactly what is in the air they’re breathing. Chevron recently installed a new air-monitoring station at Fire Station 62, in North Richmond, which will provide real-time data about what chemicals are in the air.
Read MoreContra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia to join the California Air Resources Board
Governor Jerry Brown selected County Supervisor John Gioia on Tuesday to represent the San Francisco Bay Area on the California Air Resources Board. The 12-member panel, a division of the California Environmental Protection Agency, provides state leadership and enforcement on air pollution standards and climate change regulations. “I’m excited to be working at a statewide…
Read MoreChevron fire investigators: Overhaul needed to prevent future incidents
Despite all the eyes on the Richmond Chevron refinery before last August’s fire, the plant’s corroded crude pipe still went unnoticed, federal and state officials said Friday. Federal and state investigators have determined Chevron disregarded its own safety policies and knowingly failed to replace the corroded pipe that ultimately burst, leading to the leaking gas…
Read MoreAir Quailty District hosts informative session on refinery fire
A dozen Richmond residents, most donning shirts that read ‘Clean Air for All,’ rode a bus to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District office this morning to hear from the various agencies investigating the Aug. 6 Chevron refinery fire. Spectators filled the chairs and lined the wall of the quiet, wood-paneled room as each…
Read MoreCommunity members provide input at the beginning stages of Richmond’s Climate Action Plan
Richmond hosted its first public meeting on its Climate Action Plan Monday, asking for community input about environmental and community priorities and concerns before the city hires a consultant.
Read MoreClinton visit to Richmond canceled
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District board of directors voted Wednesday to postpone the Blueprint for Healthy Communities Summit, citing cost and conflict-of-interest concerns.
Read MoreClinton keynote invitation only
Tickets will be tough to come by when Bill Clinton comes to Richmond.
Read MoreBill Clinton headed to Richmond’s Craneway
Former President Bill Clinton will be the keynote speaker at a highly anticipated public health summit to be held in Richmond in October.
Read MoreCity council to explore alternative operators for wastewater plant
Veolia Water’s days running the Point Richmond Wastewater Treatment Plant may be numbered after Tuesday night’s city council meeting. The council passed a measure to direct city staff members to prepare a list of all feasible legal options to handle wastewater treatment in Richmond, including the dissolution of the city’s current contract with the multinational company.
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