Joe Lyou
@jklyou.bsky.social
Coalition for Clean Air President & CEO. Dad. Swimmer. Sailer. Surfer. Hockey fan.
The CA EJ movement lost a hero when Jesse Marquez passed on 11/3. He founded Coalition for a Safe Environment & fought to clean up the San Pedro Bay ports. Today, I came across these interviews. The loss is too fresh to listen now but someday I will. oralhistory.library.ucla.edu/catalog/2119...
November 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The CA EJ movement lost a hero when Jesse Marquez passed on 11/3. He founded Coalition for a Safe Environment & fought to clean up the San Pedro Bay ports. Today, I came across these interviews. The loss is too fresh to listen now but someday I will. oralhistory.library.ucla.edu/catalog/2119...
My father the veteran, who fought against fascism in WWII.
November 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
My father the veteran, who fought against fascism in WWII.
The public can file complaints about the incident on the @southcoastaqmd.bsky.social web site, xappp.aqmd.gov/complaints/N.... Complaints may be used to issue Notices of Violation (NOVs) for violating the district's public nuisance regulation and other rules. NOVs may result in fines and orders.
October 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The public can file complaints about the incident on the @southcoastaqmd.bsky.social web site, xappp.aqmd.gov/complaints/N.... Complaints may be used to issue Notices of Violation (NOVs) for violating the district's public nuisance regulation and other rules. NOVs may result in fines and orders.
The 5-minute averages of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions peaked at 541.53 parts per billion at 11 p.m. at a monitoring location on the east border of the facility. Black carbon readings were slightly elevated, but local PM2.5 low-cost sensor readings didn't show much, if any, impact.
October 3, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The 5-minute averages of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions peaked at 541.53 parts per billion at 11 p.m. at a monitoring location on the east border of the facility. Black carbon readings were slightly elevated, but local PM2.5 low-cost sensor readings didn't show much, if any, impact.
Several years ago @southcoastaqmd.bsky.social adopted a regulation (Rule 1180) that requires the refinery to monitor air quality at their fence line and post data on a website. You can see the data at elsegundo1180.com. 🧵
October 3, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Several years ago @southcoastaqmd.bsky.social adopted a regulation (Rule 1180) that requires the refinery to monitor air quality at their fence line and post data on a website. You can see the data at elsegundo1180.com. 🧵
Chevron refinery in El Segundo exploded and burned last night. Here's the view from my house. Some things to know. 🧵
October 3, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Chevron refinery in El Segundo exploded and burned last night. Here's the view from my house. Some things to know. 🧵
Got ahead @latimes.com, rank the freeways but remember, Miller had it right. www.latimes.com/california/s...
August 21, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Got ahead @latimes.com, rank the freeways but remember, Miller had it right. www.latimes.com/california/s...
Trump EPA budget proposal would cut funding by 54%. If adopted, you'll be much more likely to be breathing, eating, and drinking toxic chemicals. What fun. theconversation.com/what-trumps-...
June 29, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Trump EPA budget proposal would cut funding by 54%. If adopted, you'll be much more likely to be breathing, eating, and drinking toxic chemicals. What fun. theconversation.com/what-trumps-...
Help us make sure they don't get away with this. Give at www.ccair.org. Thank you for your support!
May 22, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Help us make sure they don't get away with this. Give at www.ccair.org. Thank you for your support!
The arc of the truck driving universe is long, but it bends toward cleaner vehicles. Apologies to MLK notwithstanding, I still think it's true. It was a pleasure & honor to serve on the #ACTExpo sustainable fleets panel last week.
May 8, 2025 at 12:53 AM
The arc of the truck driving universe is long, but it bends toward cleaner vehicles. Apologies to MLK notwithstanding, I still think it's true. It was a pleasure & honor to serve on the #ACTExpo sustainable fleets panel last week.
New study on impacts of extreme heat and air pollution on health insurance use. Documented impacts. Health insurers should be the strongest advocates for preventing climate change and improving air quality. www.milliman.com/en/insight/e...
April 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
New study on impacts of extreme heat and air pollution on health insurance use. Documented impacts. Health insurers should be the strongest advocates for preventing climate change and improving air quality. www.milliman.com/en/insight/e...
Polluting industries are filing lots of lawsuits against EPA. Looks like they hope the agency will cave to their complaints. @nytimes.com, @propublica.org, @preetbharara.bsky.social, @thedailyshow.com, et al., need to let people know.
March 5, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Polluting industries are filing lots of lawsuits against EPA. Looks like they hope the agency will cave to their complaints. @nytimes.com, @propublica.org, @preetbharara.bsky.social, @thedailyshow.com, et al., need to let people know.
I don't see anyone else doing it, so I came up with a 5-point plan: (1) Tax billionaires; (2) reinstate Roe vs. Wade; (3) reverse Citizens United; (4) support science, research & education; (5) end our dependence on fossil fuels.
March 4, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I don't see anyone else doing it, so I came up with a 5-point plan: (1) Tax billionaires; (2) reinstate Roe vs. Wade; (3) reverse Citizens United; (4) support science, research & education; (5) end our dependence on fossil fuels.
The things you have to do when you’re a hockey fan and you live next to an ex-pat Canadian. Game on boys!
February 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The things you have to do when you’re a hockey fan and you live next to an ex-pat Canadian. Game on boys!
I’ve now received 2 false evacuation warnings from LA County Fire. Growing up, TV & radio stations constantly ran “This is an alert from the emergency broadcast system” tests. LACFD needs to get some practice in after this crisis passes.
January 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
I’ve now received 2 false evacuation warnings from LA County Fire. Growing up, TV & radio stations constantly ran “This is an alert from the emergency broadcast system” tests. LACFD needs to get some practice in after this crisis passes.
@cleanairca.bsky.social recommends people use the AirNow "When Smoke Is in the Air" website for immediate L.A. fire info & advice needs. www.airnow.gov/wildfires/wh...
January 8, 2025 at 6:08 PM
@cleanairca.bsky.social recommends people use the AirNow "When Smoke Is in the Air" website for immediate L.A. fire info & advice needs. www.airnow.gov/wildfires/wh...
In addition to helping those who've lost homes, please pay attention to air quality problems in the L.A. today. Last night in #PacificPalisades, highest PM2.5 I've ever seen. Stay indoors. Don't exercise. Check AQ on SCAQMD or AirVisual app, or LAUSD or OpenMap website. www.lausd.org/knowyourairn...
January 8, 2025 at 2:29 PM
In addition to helping those who've lost homes, please pay attention to air quality problems in the L.A. today. Last night in #PacificPalisades, highest PM2.5 I've ever seen. Stay indoors. Don't exercise. Check AQ on SCAQMD or AirVisual app, or LAUSD or OpenMap website. www.lausd.org/knowyourairn...
Air quality in California kind of sucks today. Yellow is unhealthy for sensitive groups. Orange is worse. Not much more fundamental than your right to breathe, but you may need to be careful doing that today. www.airnow.gov
December 8, 2024 at 7:10 PM
Air quality in California kind of sucks today. Yellow is unhealthy for sensitive groups. Orange is worse. Not much more fundamental than your right to breathe, but you may need to be careful doing that today. www.airnow.gov
South Coast AQMD has issued an alert of elevated benzene at its Hudson Elementary School monitoring station in Long Beach. There are elevated acetaldehyde levels too. This is community-based monitor near a refinery. xappprod.aqmd.gov/Rule1180Comm...
December 3, 2024 at 7:28 PM
South Coast AQMD has issued an alert of elevated benzene at its Hudson Elementary School monitoring station in Long Beach. There are elevated acetaldehyde levels too. This is community-based monitor near a refinery. xappprod.aqmd.gov/Rule1180Comm...
The annual family debate over which photos go into the holiday card has begun. Pepper is the only one who hasn't complained. Good dog.
November 30, 2024 at 6:37 PM
The annual family debate over which photos go into the holiday card has begun. Pepper is the only one who hasn't complained. Good dog.