Air Quality, Los Angeles

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 more accurate.
The importance of indoor air quality for health
Sustaining a clean and sanitized indoor environment guarantees optimum indoor air quality, but utilizing the wrong cleaning and disinfection products can introduce harmful airborne chemicals and VOCs. This can worsen respiratory issues and promote indoor air pollution.
Los Angeles Air Quality Improves From Wildfires' Hazardous Levels
Smoke from several wildfires in metro Los Angeles negatively affects the air quality of a population of about 18 million people. Air quality in Los Angeles was at "moderate" levels on Thursday morning,
Air quality concerns linger following wildfires
During the wildfires, several communities throughout LA County experienced poor air quality. Chris Chavez, deputy policy director for the Coalition for Clean Air, says many people are now breathing toxic air.
Wildfire health questions: Air quality, clean up risks and more
KCRW and R&S Kayne Foundation Los Angeles held a public information panel and Q&A session regarding immediate and long-term health considerations from the fires. Watch in English or Spanish.
Poor air quality continues amid California wildfires
Dr. Nichole Quick, chief medical adviser of LA County's Dept. of Public Health, warns the public of LA's air quality due to windblown dust and ash due to the wildfires.
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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Regulators say Detroit SO2 pollution under control after years of exceeding federal standards
Following power plant closures and EPA intervention, Detroit and Downriver are seeing lower levels of SO2 pollution. One ...
Colorado to start regulating emission of 5 air toxics that make people sick
The creation of the list of five toxic air contaminants is the result of a years-long effort from environmentalists and ...
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Chevron’s new lower carbon project leaves Sweeny residents concerned over more air pollution
While Chevron’s new petrochemical furnace will lower its intensity of carbon emissions, it will also increase other harmful ...
The Daily Star18h
US envoy stresses advanced measures to tackle Dhaka’s air pollution
US Science Envoy for Air Quality Dr Jamie Schauer has emphasized on the urgent need for advanced monitoring systems, cleaner ...
Petersburg advocates to track air quality, pollution near compressor station, other sites
A new grassroots effort just started tracking pollution in. Learn more, including how you can get involved, here.
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Air pollution and brain damage: what the science says
Epidemiological studies have linked dirty air to dementia and other brain disorders. Now researchers are trying to determine ...
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Pollution News
17, 2024 — New technology could remotely identify various types of plastics, offering a valuable tool for future monitoring and ... Long-Term Exposure to Air Pollution Linked to Blood Clots ...
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Air pollution health fears for port cities
Air pollution is leading to long-term health problems in Dorset ... But he said national and local governments also had ...
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Air pollution: KP govt to frame action plan
PESHAWAR: The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has decided to prepare an action plan to address the challenges of ...