Air quality
Wildfire smoke damages air quality in states over a thousand miles away
Air quality in Montana and other northern states was classified as "fair to poor" on Wednesday, and conditions are expected to last through the weekend.
New 'liquid trees' divide the internet
Large tanks of algae have been set up to harvest carbon dioxide from city air, converting it to oxygen faster than trees can.
EPA ruling on Ohio air quality "not at all reassuring": Epidemiologist
"If I lived in East Palestine, I would be skeptical of claims that it's safe to return home, and I'd be looking for greater transparency," Tim Whitehouse said.
Sept. 11 fuels doubt about Ohio train derailment air quality
Residents in East Palestine, Ohio, aren't sure if they can trust the EPA and other government officials about the air quality.
Radius of toxic chemical spill in East Palestine could be miles wide
The Ohio train wreck released carcinogens like vinyl chloride into the environment, with dead animals and impacts on human health already being reported.
Utah's Great Salt Lake Drops to Lowest Levels After Years of Drought
The Great Salt Lake in Utah has recorded its lowest water levels since records began in 1847, due to drought.
Review: Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium Is a Cool Evolution
The new Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium is probably the best smart thermostat for most people. An updated design and refined features make it a winner.
Better IAQ Management Will Be The Future Of The Workplace
Looking forward to a future of safe workplaces free from the threat of virus transmission and pollutants requires a proactive approach.
Nearly Every Single Person on Earth Breathes Air That's Bad for Them: WHO
Using data from over 6,000 cities, the World Health Organization estimates that about 99 percent of the global population lives in an area with harmful air.
Officials Struggle to Create Wildfire Smoke Warning System in Western U.S.
"We're seeing more prevalence of wildfire smoke and increased intensity," said Tom Roick with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.
The Importance of Indoor Air Quality Investments
Start with a comprehensive review of your HVAC systems.
50 U.S. Cities With the Dirtiest Air
Almost half of all Americans live in counties with unhealthy air quality. These 50 destinations top the list of cities with the dirtiest air in the country.
L.A. County Lifts Cremation Limit as California COVID Deaths Soar
The current rate of deaths in L.A. County was reported to be more than double that of pre-pandemic years, according to the coroner's office.
California Fire Update, Bay Area Air Quality 'Deteriorating Significantly'
The air quality is expected to remain "unhealthy" through Friday in the Northern Zone and Eastern Zone of the Bay Area.
Oregon Fires Mean Portland Now Has Worst Air Quality in the World
An air quality advisory remains in place for all of Oregon through Thursday.
West Coast Wildfires Visible From Space As Smoke Spreads Over 4,000 Miles
Wildfire smoke from the west coast has reached as far east as the Great Lakes region.
Air Quality in Portland, Seattle as Wildfires Rage in Oregon and Washington
Portland faces hazardous air quality conditions while visibility is less than a mile in some areas.
Air Quality in San Francisco, Los Angeles As California Wildfires Rage
Parts of California are experiencing hazardous air quality as a result of the smoke produced by the numerous wildfires.
When Will Bay Area Smoke Clear? California Sees 'Hazardous' Air Quality
The air quality in the Bay Area is expected to be at a moderate level from Thursday.
Bay Area Air Quality Map, Update As Wildfires Increase Air Pollution Levels
Vacaville faces very unhealthy levels of air pollution as wildfires burn across the region, producing heavy smoke.
Sahara Dust Storm Hits Jamaica and Puerto Rico on Way to U.S.
"This is the most significant event in the past 50 years," said environmental health scientist Pablo Méndez Lázaro.
COVID-19 Lockdown Has Led to 11,000 Fewer Air-Pollution Deaths, Assessment
The author's of the assessment say cleaner air is also responsible for fewer work absences and premature births.
European Air Pollution Hotspots See Highest COVID-19 Deaths: Study
"Poisoning our environment means poisoning our own body," said researcher Yaron Ogen.
NASA Satellite Reveals Huge Drop in Air Pollution Over Parts of India
"I have never seen aerosol values so low in the Indo-Gangetic Plain at this time of year," said NASA scientist Pawan Gupta.
Himalayas Seen From Indian State as Air Pollution Plummets Amid Lockdown
Residents of the city of Jalandhar in Punjab have been posting images on social media showing the snow-capped peaks of the the Dhauladhar mountain range.
Rapist Asks to Be Spared Death Penalty, Air Pollution Killing Him Already
A man sentenced for gang-raping a 23-year-old woman on a bus claims high levels of pollution in Delhi's air and water is already cutting his life short, using it as an argument to change his sentence.
Amnesty Issues 'Urgent Action' Warning on Smog Covering City of 11 Million
The move is usually reserved for severe human rights violations.
200,000 Americans Die Every Year From Air Pollution That Meets EPA Standard
New research suggests current air pollution standards are failing to protect human health and life.
Delhi's Air Pollution Shot Up to Levels 'Rarely Seen Before' in November
Pollution in New Delhi peaked this month, reaching levels not seen in three years. In some parts of the city, the Air Quality Index approached 1,000—more than three times what is considered hazardous.
Your Houseplants Aren't Actually Improving the Air Quality in Your Home
Scientists carried out the study after seeing exaggerated claims about the purifying powers of plants online.