The air quality report for the Bay Area highlights a dismal state, with the region being ranked poorly across multiple pollution metrics. The American Lung Association reports that the San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland area suffers significantly from ozone and particle pollution, particularly affecting low-income Black and brown communities. The primary cause of this pollution stems from fossil fuel use in buildings, which surpasses emissions from cars. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has initiated rules to phase in pollution-free heating systems, crucial for meeting air quality standards and protecting community health.
The Bay Area ranks poorly in air quality, with high pollution levels adversely affecting health, especially in low-income communities.
Fossil fuel usage in heating is a major contributor to pollution, leading to severe health impacts and economic costs.
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