Bay Area to phase out sale of gas heating appliances, in first-in-nation step to clean up smog March 17, 2023

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“Millions of Californians are living with toxic air pollution spewing out of their basements and utility closets. The Bay Area’s historic, nation-leading standard will help support a well-managed transition to electric alternatives, providing enormous health benefits, particularly for children, pregnant women, the elderly, and lower-income families,” said Dr. Mary Williams from San Francisco Physicians for Social Responsibility.

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