Smoke from wildfires in Oregon and far North California brought the smell of smoke to the East Bay Tuesday, with AQI readings topping 150, a level unhealthy for the general public.
Tag: air quality
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It’s wildfire season. Here’s how to protect yourself from poor air quality
How do wildfires affect air pollution? How bad is smoke for my health? How do I track air quality and protect myself from smoke?
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Smoke from Oregon and Northern California fires turns East Bay skies hazy
Unofficial sensors in many places in Oakland registered AQIs above 100 Wednesday.
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Fire at Schnitzer Steel sends potentially dangerous smoke over Oakland
Fire crews worked Wednesday evening to put out flames in a pile of scrap metal near the Port of Oakland.
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West Oakland environmental group sues to stop proposed port gravel facility
West Oakland Environmental Indicators Project says the port hasn’t gone far enough to prevent more air pollution.
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Fireplaces are illegal to use on some winter nights. Has that helped Oakland’s air?
Wood burning is outlawed on Spare the Air days, but data shows that enforcement is rare.
