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.
Los Angeles air quality improves from wildfires' hazardous levels
Air quality in wildfire-stricken Los Angeles improved on Thursday from hazardous peaks hit earlier this month, as tiny soot particles that can penetrate the lungs and brain dropped to moderate levels,
Los Angeles Continues to Face Air Quality Warnings Amid Wildfires
The hazardous air quality in Los Angeles is largely a result of smoke from the Pacific Palisades Fire, intensified by strong Santa Ana winds.
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 difficulty breathing.
LA wildfires maps show evacuations, power outages, air quality
Wildfires are tearing through thousands of acres in Los Angeles County in California, as strong Santa Ana winds stoke the blazes.
Is Los Angeles' air quality still poor enough to wear a mask when outdoors? Here's what you need to know
Los Angeles is now a week removed from the day that multiple devastating wildfires erupted to torch tens of thousands of acres. But still, the question remains if people should wear masks to limit their exposure to toxins in the air.
Windblown dust and ash advisory extended. How wildfires are affecting LA air quality
Ash from the recent LA County fires and burn scars formed by other wildfires in the fall can be dispersed by strong winds. See an air quality map.
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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 ...
Air Quality Improves Across L.A., but Ash Remains a Threat
The fresh air came after days of acrid smoke from wildfires, but officials warned that conditions could rapidly worsen again.
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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 ...
Southern California fire weather expected to linger. What does that mean for air quality?
After the fires get under control, wind could help push some particles out of the air, as will gravity with some larger ...
Could the California wildfires affect air quality in Wisconsin? A UW-Stevens Point professor explains
UW-Stevens Point forest ecology professor Mike Tiller discussed whether wildfires like those in the Los Angeles area could ...
LA wildfires impacting air quality in San Diego County, smoke advisory as more Santa Ana winds expected
Smoke from wildfires in Los Angeles is drifting to the San Diego region, causing a dip in air quality and prompting North ...
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Here's what to know about air quality issues from SoCal fires
Air quality is a big concern for everyone in Southern California, even for those who don't live near fire zones. Here are answers to some of your top questions.
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.