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Bay Area Air District raises cash incentive for drivers to retire their high-polluting vehicles
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Beginning on July 1, vehicles that are model year 2000 and older can qualify for the $2,000 buy-back.Environment
‘Not improving’: Lake Tahoe had one of its murkiest years on record
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Clarity last year was about 40 feet worse than in the late 1960s. Runoff from roads and air pollution are leading causes.climate change
California sues Trump for blocking its clean-air rules for cars, trucks
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Before now, the federal government has never blocked any of California’s dozens of rules.Environment
Livermore recreation district heads to court in quest to exit tax-sharing deal with EBRPD
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Over the past several years, LARPD has made repeated efforts to update and clarify the agreement, but no resolution has been reached.Environment
Bay Area Air District issues air quality advisory due to flaring at Chevron refinery
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Residents are advised to stay inside with doors and windows closed until smoke levels subside.Environment
Newsom declares state of emergency over Victoria Island levee collapse last year
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No injuries were reported but the failure endangered over 6,000 acres of farmland.Environment
First Spare the Air alert of the year due to ozone issued in Bay Area for Friday
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People can find out when a Spare the Air alert is in effect by signing up for text alerts by texting “START” to 81757.Environment
East Bay Parks embarks on $10.9M campaign to remove dying trees to reduce wildfire risks
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One of the key pieces of equipment used during the project will be a “carbonizer” that uses little oxygen and produces very low emissions.construction
