"Each winter, fine particle pollution reaches dangerous levels, with residential wood burning responsible for up to 34% of emissions. This is a serious public health threat. Low-income families and communities of color already bear the greatest burden of polluted air, suffering higher rates of asthma and heart disease. The need for cleaner air is urgent, and limiting wood burning is a reasonable, science-based solution. Cleaner winter air means fewer emergency room visits and lives saved."
"As a resident of Sunnyvale, I'd appreciate it if Richard Mehlinger would behave like the council member he is. Why did he feel the need to reply to a generic campaign text by saying that Rishi Kumar "wasn't fit to be a dog catcher"? Last year, Mehlinger posted a link on a public forum to his voting recommendations for the 2024 election."
Each winter fine particle pollution spikes in the Bay Area, with residential wood burning responsible for up to 34% of emissions, creating a serious public health threat. Low-income families and communities of color face the greatest exposure and consequently higher rates of asthma and heart disease. Limiting wood burning during expanded Spare the Air Alerts offers a science-based way to reduce pollution, emergency room visits, and premature deaths. Eligible residents can certify stoves as exempt or use community energy-assistance programs to offset heating costs. The Air District and local leaders must increase outreach and funding for low-income heating alternatives to ensure equity while protecting community health.
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