Risks from ash and air pollution remain for people returning after wildfires. Here’s how to stay safe
As people return to the structures spared from Los Angeles wildfires, experts warn that they should be careful of the air inside and be especially cautious when cleaning up. Smoke, ash and all the toxic chemicals that come with both can seep into even well-sealed homes.
Wildfires pollute the air with smoke, dust, ash. Here's how to protect yourself
Several parts of southern California are currently under windblown dust and ash advisories as deadly wildfires continue to burn. Here's how to protect yourself.
LA Times Today: How to protect yourself from the smoke caused by L.A. wildfires
Air quality officials have issued smoke advisories for wide areas of L.A. County. L.A. Times reporter Karen Garcia spoke with Renee Eng about how to keep your indoor air clean when there’s wildfire smoke outside.
How exposure to wildfire smoke can put your health at risk
As wildfires rage in southern California, Scripps News spoke with Dr. Omer Awan, a professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, about the health risks involved for those nearby.
How Wildfire Smoke Affects Your Health
The widespread fires that are devastating the Los Angeles area is one of the most destructive in the city's history, but the impact of it extends far beyond structural damage. Sneaky-small particles in wildfire smoke can cause a variety of health problems.
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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 ...
EU auditors warn cities unlikely to meet tougher air, noise pollution targets
European Union cities are unlikely to meet stricter air quality and noise pollution targets in the coming years, the European ...
Air pollution health fears for port cities
Air pollution is leading to long-term health problems in Dorset, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight, and is putting a strain on ...
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.
AI Could Pump Out More Air Pollution Than All Of California’s Cars In Five Years
Despite concerns over energy-intensive production and fossil fuel powering the electrical grid, electric vehicles don’t hold ...
Delhi schools directed to shift to hybrid mode of classes for grades up to 9 and 11 amid air pollution
The Delhi Directorate of Education has directed schools to shift to hybrid classes for students up to Class 9 and Class 11 ...
Voices: From infancy to adulthood, air pollution is impacting all of us in Utah
The impact of air pollution on the brain spares virtually no one,” writes Brian Moench of Utah Physicians for a Healthy ...
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California Abandons Diesel Truck Ban and 3 Other Clean-Air Rules Before Trump Is Sworn In
California has abandoned key clean-air regulations ahead of Trump's inauguration, citing potential opposition.
Sierra Leone student tackles toxic air pollution by building eco-friendly vehicles
Engineering student James Samba assembled the ekekeh vehicles from recycled scrap metal and power them using batteries. He ...
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Air quality: Dust and ash advisory issued for LA County amid fires, wind
A dust and ash advisory has been issued for L.A. County until 7 p.m. Wednesday "due to harmful particle pollution levels from ...
Experts say wildfire smoke offsets efforts to reduce pollution
Health and climate experts say wildfire smoke is setting California back in its efforts to reduce air pollution.