Why It’s So Confusing to Determine Air Quality in Los Angeles Right Now
Calculating air pollution from wildfires and other events has become more complicated. That doesn’t mean it’s necessarily ...
The long-term health effects of L.A. County wildfire smoke
In the days after the devastating wildfires, air monitors recorded some of the highest levels of air pollution in recent ...
Why wildfire ash’s impact on air quality doesn’t show up on AQMD’s air quality map
Wildfire ash carries many carcinogens that could cause short- and long-term health problems, including asthma attacks and ...
Mumbai Weather Update: IMD Predicts Partially Cloudy And Hazy Skies On January 16; Check Out AQI & More
Mumbai: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the dream city will have clear skies today, January 16. The wind is blowing at 13 km/h with humidity remaining at 62%, resulting in ...
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LA Wildfires: Mask Up to Protect Against Poor Air Quality
As wildfires rage throughout Los Angeles County, the air quality is unhealthy – even if the Air Quality Index listed on smartphone weather reports indicates otherwise. That’s because the weather […] ...
The air in 12 Texas counties exceeded federal soot standards. Only four may face consequences.
Twelve Texas counties have recently exceeded federal air quality standards for particulate matter, commonly known as soot.
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Does a ‘good’ Air Quality Index rating mean it’s safe to be outdoors?
The Air Quality Index, or AQI, is the primary system used to warn the public when air pollution is dangerous. It’s based on ...
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Risks from ash and air pollution remain for people returning after wildfires.
As some people return to the structures spared from Los Angeles wildfires, experts warn that they should be careful of the ...
Wildfires pollute the air with smoke, dust, ash. Here's how to protect yourself
Several parts of southern California are currently under windblown dust and ash advisories as deadly wildfires continue to ...