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Due to the rise in occurrences of atmospheric rivers, rising sea levels, and under kept infrastructures, the city of SanFrancisco is a “sinking city”.


The city’s unique geographical position, perched on a series of hills surrounded by water, makes it particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Rising sea levels threaten to inundate low-lying neighborhoods, while ongoing geological processes contribute to land subsidence. The combination of these factors poses significant risks to the city’s infrastructure and residents, raising urgent questions about its future.


Urban development and the weight of buildings also play a crucial role in San Francisco’s sinking dilemma. The extraction of groundwater has caused the land to compress over time, leading to subsidence in certain areas. Furthermore, the increasing density of construction in the city has exacerbated this issue, as heavy structures settle into the soft soil and bedrock beneath. This situation highlights the challenges of urban planning in a city where natural forces are at odds with human activity, necessitating a re-evaluation of how development can occur sustainably.


As San Francisco grapples with these challenges, proactive measures are essential to mitigate the impacts of sinking and rising seas. The future of San Francisco depends not only on addressing its current vulnerabilities but also on implementing innovative solutions that balance growth with sustainability.


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Black low income Bay Area residents have been found to live primarily near highways and major roads due to the outstanding issue of housing discrimination also known as redlining.


Due to redlining Black high risk communities have been exposed to toxic particulate matter emitted from vehicles on roadways. Exposure to pm 2.5 has been found to cause respiratory illness and even death, which disproportionately affects high risk long term Black communities in the Bay Area the most.


Combatting toxic air pollution exposure from cars on highways and major roadways in Black communities requires a multifaceted approach which focuses on both short-term and long-term solutions. First, advocating for stricter emission regulations on vehicles, particularly in areas with high traffic density, can help reduce the levels of harmful pollutants. In addition, investing in green infrastructure, such as planting trees and creating buffer zones along highways, can help absorb pollutants and provide cleaner air for residents.


Furthermore, transitioning to clean energy alternatives, such as electric vehicles, and encouraging public transportation systems can significantly reduce the number of pollutants in the air. Community engagement is also critical, as Black high risk long term residents should be involved in local policy decisions, ensuring that their health concerns are prioritized. Finally, raising awareness about the importance of air quality and the environmental health risks associated with pollution can mobilize both local and state authorities to prioritize environmental justice and take steps to address these disparities in Black communities.


Clean air, water, and soil should not be treated by government officials as a privilege more specifically a white one, it should be treated as a basic human necessity for all. Cherry picking who gets to live with less air pollution should not be a thing. More must be done to combat the effects of air pollution in Black high risk-long term communities in the Bay Area because environmental justice is for all.

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The Carquinez Strait is a crucial waterway for low income-historically disadvantaged high risk communities who rely on subsistence fishing .


All Positives Possible has raised concern about the lack of fish quality data testing that has not occured for 33+ years along the Carquinez Strait. As a result All Positives Possible has hosted a groundbreaking program that collaborates with community subsistence fishers and scientists to run tests on the fish quality in these waters.


Shocking Discoveries

Their findings uncovered significant industrial pollutive exposure sources. These sources include live trains that runs frequently along the shorelines, emits fumes, and creates noise & air pollution.


Cancer found in Railroad Communities

Additionally, studies have found cancer in 70% of individuals who live within a mile of railroads.

Refinery Explosions at Philips 66

In conjunction, the nearby Philips 66 refinery located nearby residential areas caused noxious odors and pollutants to be emitted into the air and water at alarming rates. Furthermore in 2019 a fiery explosion began at the New Star Energy plant within reach of residential areas causing respiratory illness & emergency evacuations.


Nearby low income public housing residents were abandoned and left to fend for themselves while white residents in nearby homes were personally escorted to safety.


This contributes to the degradation of human & aquatic life, forcing them to carry toxic burdens.


The fish & water testing program hosted by All Positives Possible serves as a powerful tool in combatting these overwhelming issues in the Bay Area.


Thank You Federal EPA

All Positives Possible greatly appreciates the federal EPA for its funding & support for our Carquinez Strait Fish & Preservation Project efforts along the shorelines.




ABOUT US >

All  Positives Possible was created with the goal of obtaining environmental justice, and equality in historically disadvantaged long term highest risk exposure communities that are lower income communities of color.

CONTACT US >

T: (707) 342-7186

E: AllPositivesPossible@gmail.com

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