Oakland airport expansion plans draw criticism on emissions, air quality

In the next few months, the San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport plans to release a long-awaited final environmental impact report outlining how air quality, greenhouse gas emissions and other contentious issues will be addressed if the airport gets approval to modernize and further develop the aging aviation hub. The airport wants to upgrade its two existing terminals and build a new terminal with up to 16 new gates, update its decades-old facilities to meet evolving aviation industry standards, and improve operational efficiency and safety for passengers and employees. The...