Aclima, Inc.

California continues to take a stand for clean air. Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Senate Bill 34, which would have weakened the ability of local air regulators to address pollution at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the state’s single largest source of local air pollution. As the Governor noted: “With the current federal Administration directly undermining our state and local air and climate pollution reduction strategies, it is imperative that we maintain the tools we have.” At Aclima, we thank Governor Newsom for continuing to be a champion for strong air quality protections. Millions of Californians, especially communities living near ports, warehouses, and freeways, depend on local regulators having the authority to act. With hyperlocal air data and strong policy, we can reduce harmful pollution, protect public health, and ensure a more resilient climate future. #AirQuality #PublicHealth #CleanAir

Air pollution doesn’t just harm our lungs and hearts, but it can also affect reproductive health. A New York Times article featuring Shruthi Mahalingaiah, M.D., M.S., a Harvard physician-scientist, discusses her work studying the connection between air pollution and women’s health. Her research found that even a small increase in particulate matter exposure was linked to higher infertility risk. Yet, funding cuts put this critical science in jeopardy. Without sustained support, we risk losing insights that could protect millions of women and families. At Aclima, we believe data and science are essential to understanding pollution’s full impact — from chronic disease to reproductive health. Our block-by-block monitoring helps uncover hidden risks and equips communities and policymakers with the information they need to take action. Dr. Mahalingaiah’s story is part of The New York Times’ Lost Science series, which features accounts from scientists who have lost their jobs or funding due to cuts. You can read more about her work and others at the link in the comments. #AirQuality #PublicHealth #WomensHealth #DataForDecisions

When you think of air pollution, smokestacks and traffic jams probably come to mind—not wide open farmland. But a new study from the University of Michigan reveals a surprising truth: large animal farms are a significant source of the same dangerous fine particulate matter produced by cars, power plants, and wildfires. Researchers found that counties with more concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) have higher levels of fine particulate matter, which can penetrate deep into the lungs, leading to long-term health impacts like chronic respiratory disease. The findings underscore a critical truth: pollution doesn’t always look the way we expect it to. The threats to our air quality can be hiding in plain sight, which is exactly why comprehensive monitoring matters. At Aclima, we’re committed to measuring and monitoring air pollution across all its sources, making the invisible visible so that people, policymakers, and communities have the data they need to protect health. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gQeb5k5j #AirQuality #PublicHealth #DataForDecisions

On paper, Santa Rosa looks like a clean air success story. However, in Southwest Santa Rosa, residents face higher pollution levels, leading to increased asthma rates and heat-related illness. Highways, industry, and the airport have disproportionate impacts on the city’s vibrant Hispanic community, especially in Roseland. To better understand and address these localized burdens, Aclima and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) have partnered with Greenbelt Alliance through the Statewide Mobile Monitoring Initiative (SMMI). Using Aclima’s fleet of sensor-equipped cars, the project is collecting block-by-block air quality data across Santa Rosa. This hyperlocal monitoring will give residents and community groups the insight they need to identify pollution hotspots and drive targeted solutions. This work is making the invisible visible and helping ensure cleaner air reaches the people and places that need it most.

Today is the 8th Annual California Clean Air Day — a statewide call to action to protect the air we breathe. Clean air is not just an environmental issue; it’s a public health necessity. Exposure to air pollution contributes to asthma, cardiovascular disease, and premature death, disproportionately impacting children, older adults, and communities living near significant sources of emissions. At Aclima, we’re proud to work across California to measure pollution block by block, making the invisible visible. This hyperlocal data empowers residents, policymakers, and organizations to target solutions where they’re needed most. On Clean Air Day and every day, we’re committed to ensuring that every Californian, regardless of ZIP code, has access to cleaner, healthier air. Join the movement: take the pledge and learn more at https://lnkd.in/gnnHEPXS #CleanAirDay #AirQuality #PublicHealth #DataForDecisions

California just reaffirmed its commitment to science-driven climate and air quality policy. Last week, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) adopted its Five-Year Strategic Research Plan, setting priorities across health, air quality, climate, mobile sources, and sustainable communities. As CARB Chair Liane Randolph put it: “This plan isn’t just a roadmap for cleaner air and smart climate action, it’s a declaration that science still matters. We’re building policies that are resilient, adaptive and rooted in evidence.” At Aclima, we share this belief that data and science must guide decision-making. Our block-by-block air quality data helps ensure that California’s bold policies are grounded in evidence and responsive to the lived realities of communities most impacted by pollution and climate change. Together, we can build a future where cleaner air and healthier communities are non-negotiable. Read more about CARB’s new plan here: https://lnkd.in/g42NvCvv #AirQuality #CleanAir #DataForDecisions

A new report published in Nature looked at the correlation between wildfire and human health, and the findings are striking: wildfire smoke is already responsible for an estimated 40,000 deaths every year in the U.S. As climate change drives hotter, drier conditions, fires are burning bigger, longer, and farther. That means more smoke traveling across the country, not just in the West, but increasingly blanketing the entire country. 2020 was one of the smokiest years in history, and scientists predict that within a few decades, that amount of smoke could become the norm. The science is clear: smoke doesn’t just cloud our skies, it infiltrates our lungs, our hearts, and even our brains. The smallest particles penetrate deep into the body, compounding chronic disease, worsening conditions like asthma and cardiovascular illness, and even contributing to premature death. At Aclima, we see these impacts every day in our block-by-block air quality data. The path forward is two-fold: - Prevention — ambitious climate action to limit the future severity of wildfires. - Adaptation — community-level monitoring, clean air centers, and interventions that protect the most vulnerable during periods of heavy smoke. Clean air is not optional; it’s a necessity for life and health. Preparing for a smokier future means investing now in the policies, technologies, and community-driven solutions that can save lives. You can read more about the new research from Alejandra Borunda at NPR here: https://lnkd.in/eYGgGAaH #CleanAir #PublicHealth #AirQuality

Today’s Spare the Air alert from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District warns of smog across the Bay, with Santa Clara Valley expected to be hit hardest. But while most alerts blanket an entire region, did you know air quality can vary block by block by 5-8x? At Aclima, we measure pollution at the hyperlocal level, so communities can see how air quality changes in the places where people actually live, learn, work, and from one street to the next. This kind of visibility is critical: short-term exposure to ozone and particle pollution can trigger coughing, throat irritation, and breathing difficulties, especially for children, older adults, and people with asthma or heart conditions. With data this granular, residents can take action to protect their health and advocate for stronger solutions that lead to cleaner air for everyone. Read more from Aidin Vaziri in the San Francisco Chronicle:  https://lnkd.in/gtWF265Q #AirQuality #PublicHealth #DataForDecisions

California and Governor Gavin Newsom just took a big step for cleaner air, continuing our home state's leadership in climate policy by signing six climate and energy bills. What’s inside:  - Cap-and-Invest extended to 2045 to help cut climate pollution and fund essential programs. - More dollars going to community air monitoring - like the work Aclima is currently doing across the state! You can’t reduce what you don’t measure. When we can see pollution at the neighborhood level, we can target dollars where they’re most effective and implement reduction efforts for real change—delivering health and cost benefits for our communities. These bills ensure that Aclima and others will be able to continue that work in the future. Read more on the recent policies here: https://lnkd.in/gz5bge7Z #CleanAir #PublicHealth #DataForDecisions

New research reveals just how deeply air pollution can affect the body: even 30 minutes of exposure was enough to trigger inflammation in the placenta — the organ that supports and protects developing life. This disruption could be tied to complications like preeclampsia, adding to the growing body of evidence that pollution doesn’t just harm the people breathing it in, but it can also alter health outcomes before birth. Clean air is a public health imperative. Protecting it means protecting mothers, babies, and entire communities. Important reporting from Live Science's Nicoletta Lanese Read more: https://lnkd.in/g9Sj5WBz