The air quality index measures PM2.5, less than 2.5 microns particles, to determine the intensity of air pollution in cities.

Second-hand smoke in urban areas and fire-wood smoke in rural areas blamed for lung diseases among non-smokers ...

A study published in JAMA Neurology has discovered a troubling new health concern: prolonged exposure to wildfire smoke may ...

Senate Bill 5174 does not remove stoves from any home, nor does it force manufacturers to re-test. The newly proposed ...

And as climate change fuels longer wildfire seasons, concerns over smoke exposure and the health threats of fires are growing. But the effects of air pollution on the brain are only beginning to ...

Jan. 31, 2025 — Low levels of traffic-related air pollution harms the liver and may raise the risk of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease, a new study in mice ... Wildfire Smoke Can Carry ...

With record-breaking pollution levels, dust and black smoke have turned the city into a hazardous zone, affecting health, economy, and daily life ...

As firefighters continue to battle the rapidly-growing Border 2 fire, a smoke advisory is in effect for the southwestern area ...

Researchers have shown that plumes of wildfire smoke can carry contaminants hundreds of kilometers, leaving a toxic and lingering footprint which has the potential to be re-released into the ...

Air purifiers saw a steep surge in sales both in residences and office premises to counter the problem that intensified this chilly season. Is the device worth investing in to keep ...

Phuket is turning up the heat on environmental offenders with a major new campaign aimed at tackling the island’s air pollution crisis.