US Map Shows States With Worse Air Quality Amid California Wildfires
Poor air quality has been detected in multiple states surrounding California. The state has been hit with multiple deadly fires that left thousands of homes destroyed. Wildfire smoke contains fine particles that can reach deep into the lungs and enter the bloodstream,
What to Know About Wildfire Smoke and Air Quality
The LA wildfires have burned tens of thousands of acres – but on some weather maps, air quality still looks good. What’s going on?
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,
Concerned about LA air quality? Here are 7 expert tips
Wear a tight-fitting N95 mask at the bare minimum, but a P100 is better, experts say. Wear long sleeves, eye protection, closed-toed shoes and cut-resistant gloves. Clean or decontaminate anything that’s been in contact with ash.
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.
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 data collected from 5,000 air monitors across the country. The index ranges from 0 to 500 and uses a color coded system:
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.
Air Quality Alert extended in LA County amid wildfires
With another surge of fierce Santa Ana winds, residents were asked to remain vigilant. An Air Quality Alert has been extended for many portions of LA County through Wednesday evening.
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As Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles County continue to smolder, experts warn of hidden dangers in air quality
Air quality remains a big concern in Los Angeles County, and not just for those nearby the Palisades and Eaton fires.
California abandons diesel truck ban and 3 other clean-air rules before Trump is sworn in
Because Trump would be unlikely to approve them, California has no choice but to abandon its groundbreaking rules for zero-emission trucks and cleaner locomotives.
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Is the Air Quality Index enough? What the AQI can — and can't — tell you about how healthy the atmosphere is.
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