Air Quality Archives - San Antonio Report

Traffic travels on San Pedro Avenue, where VIA's Advanced Rapid Transit Green Line is expected to spur new development.

San Antonio continues to rank among 25 worst cities in the U.S. for ozone pollution

by Lindsey Carnett April 24, 2024April 24, 2024

The San Antonio metro area ranked as the 24th worst city for ozone pollution in the latest American Lung Association report.

Reducing vehicle-related pollution is one of the goals set by the City in 2019 to help San Antonio become carbon-neutral by 2050.

City to work with regional partners to update climate plan following $1M EPA grant

by Lindsey Carnett October 11, 2023October 12, 2023

Cars sit in traffic along I-35 South Tuesday.

Vehicle emission inspections likely for Bexar County under new EPA air quality rules

by Lindsey Carnett November 20, 2022November 21, 2022

The Alamo Area Council of Governors asserts that the high ozone during the 2020 lockdown demonstrates that most of the air pollution in San Antonio is coming from outside the county.

High ozone days during COVID lockdowns show nonlocal pollution affects local air quality, agency tells EPA

by Lindsey Carnett May 12, 2022May 11, 2022

Smog blankets the San Antonio skyline in May.

Conflicting views on the source of San Antonio’s air pollution could hinder improvement efforts

by Lindsey Carnett May 8, 2022May 9, 2022

CPS Energy’s J.K. Spruce coal plant in Southeast San Antonio features a two-unit coal power plant that are the largest single greenhouse gas-emitting facilities in Bexar County.

Councilwoman calls for coal plant closure as region faces stricter air quality rules

by Lindsey Carnett April 21, 2022April 21, 2022

Engine exhaust is one of the leading causes of ozone pollution in Bexar County.

Federal regulators propose stricter air quality rules for San Antonio

by Lindsey Carnett April 13, 2022April 13, 2022

A hot spot from the Das Goat fire emits smoke in Medina County on Tuesday.

Changing climate, pollution and wildfires complicate, lengthen allergy season

by Monika Maeckle April 1, 2022March 31, 2022

Smog hangs in the atmosphere above the San Antonio Skyline.

Smoggy San Antonio facing further regulation as air quality continues to suffer

by Lindsey Carnett August 16, 2021August 17, 2021

Air Pollution Drops Across Texas During Coronavirus Shutdown

by Brendan Gibbons May 3, 2020May 3, 2020