Is the Air Quality Index enough? What the AQI can — and can't — tell you about how healthy the atmosphere is.
After fires destroyed multiple neighborhoods across Los Angeles County, many residents looked up to find blue, smoke-free ...
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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 ...
'Orange alert' for Delhi-NCR; dense fog expected: Here's what it means for health and how to stay safe
Dense fog and poor air quality (AQI 285) are expected in Delhi NCR, raising health risks, especially for children, elderly, ...
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'30 years ago, masks & air purifiers were unheard of'
In the current day we wake up to our air purifiers, smartphones warning us that the air quality is in the ‘very poor’ or ...
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 ...
How wildfire smoke affects the body: Doctors warn of health hazards
Wildfire smoke can pose hazards from particle pollution even after only short-term exposure. Experts reveal common symptoms ...
PMC starts surveillance for air pollution-related illness
The health department on January 10 issued orders to all medical officers and civic hospitals to start surveillance and ...
Lahore: Air quality reaches hazardous levels with AQI at 529
The air quality in Pakistan once again reached dangerous levels, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) rising to 529, which is ...
Let’s talk about AQI
Karen Garcia is a reporter on the Fast Break Desk, the team that has a pulse on breaking news at the Los Angeles Times. She was previously a reporter on the Utility Journalism Team, which focused on ...
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Wildfire Smoke: The Impact on Your Brain and Body
Wildfire smoke harms respiratory, cardiovascular, and brain health with toxins like PM2.5 and VOCs. Protect yourself with air ...
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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.