Local and transportation leaders came together to celebrate upgrades for four Gemini-class ferries that now have Tier 4 certified engines. Ken Der reports that the the vessels will now emit 85% fewer greenhouse gas emissions.

https://alamedapost.com/news/community-celebrates-clean-green-ferries/

#weta #baaqmd #alameda #oakland #environment #PublicTransit #transportation #electrification #GreenhouseGases #SanFranciscoBayFerry #AlamedaCountyTransportationCommission

The BAAQMD just approved the new rules banning the future sale of methane hot water heaters and furnaces by a vote of 20 for, 1 abstention, and 3 absent. A big win for our air and climate and the first in the nation. Great work everyone!

#ClimateAction #Methane #BAAQMD #BayArea #California

📣Calling Bay Area residents! Join us Wed, March 15 at 8:30 AM at @airdistrict headquarters. Bay Area air regulators will be voting on the first zero-emission appliance standards in the nation! We need a big turnout to support this historic policy. RSVP: https://www.tinyurl.com/march15rsvp #ZeroEmission #BAAQMD

Senior Official at Bay Area Air District Steps Down Following Alleged Racist, Sexist Incident | KQED

https://www.kqed.org/news/11933997/senior-official-at-air-district-on-leave-over-alleged-racist-sexist-incident #BAAQMD