Spare the Air, Bay Area

Driving less is one of the most effective ways to Spare the Air! Challenge yourself to replace a car trip with a walk or bike ride to help the Bay Area breathe easier.

When vehicle exhaust and hot temperatures combine, they form smog, which can lead to negative health impacts for everyone. Walk or bike when possible to help reduce vehicle emissions and Spare the Air.

Join Acterra: Action for a Healthy Planet for a live holiday and plant-based cooking event! Acclaimed and diverse Bay Area chefs will be teaching how to make their favorite sustainable holiday dishes that help curb climate change. Guests will have a unique opportunity to ask the chefs questions about their recipes, ingredients and cooking tips. Attendees will also get a copy of the recipes prepared during the event! Register now: https://bit.ly/3dKPKqJ

If you’re heading out to pick up some weekly groceries, try riding your bike to your local market instead of driving to help Spare the Air. If you need extra storage space, add a basket to your bike! Photo Courtesy: Bike East Bay

Wildfires create enormous amounts of air pollution that can lead to negative health effects, but taking proper precautions can help protect your respiratory health during wildfire season. Check out these tips from the American Lung Association: https://bit.ly/3iErWqq

An air quality advisory is in effect through Tuesday, October 13 due to localized smoke impacts near the Glass Fire. Air quality is expected to be in the good to moderate range and is not expected to unhealthy. See air quality readings at baaqmd.gov/highs.

Companies are saving money and helping Spare the Air by switching to electric delivery vehicles. New reports predict that by the mid-2020s, EVs will be just as financially viable as fuel-based vehicles. https://www.nytimes.com//electric-delivery-vehicles-ups-fe

A Spare the Air Alert has been extended through Saturday, October 10, due to wildfire smoke from the Glass Fire in Napa and Sonoma counties. Burning wood, manufactured fire logs or any solid fuel is banned, both indoors and outdoors. If air quality reaches unhealthy levels in your area, protect your health by staying indoors. Visit http://sparetheair.org for more info.

Nearly 50% of people in the United States who experience serious health issues related to poor air quality live in California. Today, for California Clean Air Day, help Spare the Air by taking the California Clean Air Day pledge: https://www.cleanairday.org/take-the-pledge/

A Spare the Air Alert has been extended through Thursday, October 8, due to wildfire smoke from the Glass Fire in Napa and Sonoma counties. Burning wood, manufactured fire logs, or any solid fuel is banned indoors and outdoors. If air quality is poor in your area, protect your health by staying inside with windows and doors closed. More at http://sparetheair.org.

A Spare the Air Alert remains in effect this weekend, through Tuesday, October 6, due to wildfire smoke from the Glass Fire in the North Bay. Wood burning is banned indoors and outdoors. High inland temperatures and vehicle exhaust may also cause unhealthy smog, or ozone, accumulation in the region. Protect your health by staying indoors. More at http://sparetheair.org.

A Spare the Air Alert has been extended through Tuesday, October 6, due wildfire smoke from the Glass Fire in the North Bay and smoke from other fires in northern California. Wood burning is banned indoors and outdoors. Wildfire smoke combined with high inland temperatures and vehicle exhaust may also cause unhealthy smog, or ozone, accumulation in the region. If air quality reaches unhealthy levels in your area, protect your health by staying indoors. More at http://sparetheair.org.

Happy National Coffee Day! Instead of idling in a drive-thru, order ahead to avoid waiting in lines, and turn off the engine if idling for more than 30 seconds.