Tag: "smog"

Tiny Lichen Point to Bigger Pollution Problems in Yosemite

Tiny Lichen Point to Bigger Pollution Problems in Yosemite

Air pollution may seem like an urban problem, but it’s becoming an increasing concern in California’s national parks.

 
Lauren Sommer

Post on Oct 29, 2010 by

Reporter's Notes: Smog Checks Made Easy

Reporter's Notes: Smog Checks Made Easy

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has kicked off a new campaign to promote the 1-800-Exhaust program.

 
Amy Standen

Post on Apr 09, 2010 by

Reporter's Notes: Changes at the Pump

Reporter's Notes: Changes at the Pump

You'd have to be a real gas pump aficionado to notice the new gear that gas stations across California are required to have installed by April 1. California's gas nozzles have been outfitted for some time with vapor-capture devices, designed to cut back on the amount of volatile organic compounds – those smelly fumes – that escape when you pump gas.

 
Amy Standen

Post on Mar 13, 2009 by