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Dangerous Air Quality

Air Pollution: Everything You Need to Know

How smog, soot, greenhouse gases, and other top air pollutants are affecting the planet—and your health. What Is Air Pollution? Air pollution refers to the release of pollutants into the air—pollutants which are detrimental to human health and the planet

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Fossil Fuels are Killing Us

December 16th, 2020 was the first time air pollution was listed on a death certificate. Seven years after 9-year-old Londoner Ella-Kissi-Debrah’s death, a coroner ruled that her fatal asthma attack was caused by high levels of air pollution. In the

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How close do I live to pollution? Find out here

The Bay Area has a “refinery corridor”, the five refineries spanning from Richmond to Concord.  Keep in mind, there are only 135 refineries in the US, and FIVE of them are right here in our region. As outlined in our

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Dangerous Air Quality

As CA Burns: Tips for Dealing With Smoky Air

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Public health experts say smoke from the wildfires choking California skies carries dangerous levels of particulate matter. Studies show firestorms drive a spike in visits to the emergency room — especially among the elderly. Dr. Janice Kirsch

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