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Newsweekworld2 hrs ago
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Prompts Air Quality Alerts in Multiple U.S. States
Smoke from wildfires in Canada has reached several U.S. states, leading the National Weather Service to issue air quality alerts. Officials warn that fine particle pollution may affect breathing for sensitive groups.
New York Postworld3 days ago
Wildfire burns 2,600 acres in northern Los Angeles County, triggers evacuations and air alerts
A wildfire near the San Bernardino County line has burned more than 2,600 acres and prompted evacuation orders and smoke advisories across parts of Los Angeles County. Officials issued alerts through Saturday evening and opened shelters for residents and pets.
abcnews.go.comworld8 days ago
West Virginia declares state of emergency over Parkersburg warehouse fire
A large warehouse fire in Parkersburg prompted West Virginia to declare a state of emergency. Burning plastics are affecting air quality for thousands of residents while crews work to contain the blaze.
loudwire.comworld8 days ago
Washington D.C. Receives Purple Air Quality Alert After July 4 Fireworks
A purple air quality alert was issued for Washington, D.C., on Sunday due to very unhealthy pollution levels. The alert followed massive fireworks displays held the night before to mark July 4 and the 250th anniversary of American independence.
cnet.comworld12 days ago
Record heat and large fireworks displays forecast to reduce air quality on July Fourth
Major U.S. cities plan expanded fireworks shows for the 250th anniversary while a heat dome brings triple-digit temperatures to more than 50 million people. Officials expect elevated particulate matter and ground-level ozone through the holiday weekend.
winnipegfreepress.comscience15 days ago
Over 100 Wildfires Burning Across Quebec, 19 in South and 88 in North
More than 100 wildfires are active in Quebec as of Monday afternoon, with 88 in the northern zone. An orange air quality warning covers parts of the north, and the access road to Chisasibi remains closed.
The Guardianscience17 days ago
Appeals court upholds 2024 soot pollution standard after EPA challenge
A federal appeals court rejected the Environmental Protection Agency's request to set aside a 2024 rule tightening limits on fine particle pollution. The decision keeps the annual standard at 9 micrograms per cubic meter for states and counties to meet.
ocregister.compolitics18 days ago
Federal Appeals Court Rejects EPA Effort to Ease Soot Standards
A federal appeals court on Friday blocked the EPA from rolling back 2024 soot pollution limits. The ruling affects rules covering fine-particle emissions from power plants and industrial sources.
Abc Newsworld22 days ago
Los Angeles Firefighters Battle Warehouse Blaze for Sixth Day
Firefighters continued battling a blaze at a 500,000-square-foot cold storage facility in Boyle Heights on Monday. The fire, which started June 17, has produced unhealthy air across parts of the city.
manilatimes.netscience36 days ago
LA Issues Routine Air Quality Advisory After May Wildfires as FIFA Prepares for World Cup Matches at SoFi Stadium
Nearly a dozen fires burned across southern California in May. Los Angeles issued a multiday advisory covering SoFi Stadium, one of eight venues hosting World Cup matches starting June 11.
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nasa.govscience40 days ago
Wildfires reversed U.S. ozone air quality gains since 2015, study finds
A study published in Science on Thursday reported that wildfire emissions have offset reductions in human-caused ozone precursors. Ground-level ozone concentrations shifted from declining 0.65 parts per billion per year before 2015 to rising 0.13 parts per billion annually afterw…
popularmechanics.comscience44 days ago
Study Finds Millions of Bacteria Live Inside Pennsylvania Fog Droplets
Researchers sampled radiation fog from 32 events over two years and found bacteria actively consuming pollutants. The concentration of bacteria in fog matches levels found in the ocean.
bbc.co.ukworld48 days ago
Birmingham City Council Paid £472,000 in Clean Air Zone Charges for Its Own Fleet
Birmingham City Council has paid £472,253 in daily charges and fines since 2021 because 142 of its 1,170 vehicles do not meet the city's Clean Air Zone emissions standards. The payments represent about 20 times the amount disclosed by any other UK council operating a similar sche…
Le Mondeworld48 days ago
France Records Earliest Nationwide Ozone Pollution Episode
Unusually high temperatures have produced elevated ozone levels across multiple French regions. The national air-quality forecasting system issued its first May nationwide alert on Wednesday.
theconversation.comscience50 days ago
Air Quality Alert Issued for Imperial Valley Due to Windblown Dust
The Imperial County Air Pollution Control District issued an air quality alert for parts of Southern California. Officials advised residents to limit outdoor activity from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday night.
news-medical.networld51 days ago
Air Quality Alerts Issued for Parts of Texas on Memorial Day
The National Weather Service issued air quality alerts for the Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Galveston, and Brazoria areas on Monday. Officials advised residents to limit vehicle use due to expected elevated ozone levels.
Newsweekworld52 days ago
Texas Issues Ozone Action Day for Dallas-Fort Worth Area
State officials issued an alert for Sunday, May 24, advising residents in the Dallas-Fort Worth region to limit driving and other activities that increase emissions. The warning covers northern Texas and targets ground-level ozone formation during afternoon and evening hours.
nbcnews.comscience53 days ago
Ventura County Monitors Air Near Former Nuclear Site as Sandy Fire Burns
Firefighters have expanded operations around the Santa Susana Field Laboratory while county and state agencies track air quality. The 2,100-acre blaze remains 40 percent contained and has prompted voluntary and ordered evacuations.
Newsweekworld54 days ago
Air Quality Alerts Issued for Southern California Through Thursday
Air quality alerts remain in effect across parts of Southern California through Thursday due to wildfire smoke and elevated ozone levels. Officials advise residents to limit outdoor activity and stay indoors where possible.
thenarwhal.cascience56 days ago
Study Finds Forest Fuel Treatments Cut Emissions and Damages in Western U.S.
A University of California, Davis study published May 7 found that prescribed burns and forest thinning prevented 2.7 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions and $2.8 billion in damages across 11 Western states. The research examined 285 wildfires from 2017 to 2023 and calculate…
automotiveworld.comscience56 days ago
Volvo Group North America to Pay $197 Million in California Emissions Settlement
Volvo Group North America agreed to pay nearly $197 million to settle allegations that about 10,000 of its heavy-duty truck engines violated California emissions standards. The settlement includes civil penalties and funding for clean-air programs.
Usa Todayscience56 days ago
California Wildfires Burn Over 15,000 Acres With Limited Containment
Multiple fires in Southern California and on Santa Rosa Island have burned more than 15,000 acres as of May 19. Officials report varying levels of containment and have issued evacuation orders and air quality alerts.
Newsweekworld57 days ago
Air Quality Alerts Issued Across 11 States
Air quality alerts are active in parts of the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southern California. Officials urge residents to limit outdoor activity as ozone and wildfire smoke raise pollution levels.
New York Postpolitics57 days ago
New York State Issues Air Quality Alert for Monday as Temperatures Rise
The New York State Department of Health and Department of Environmental Conservation issued an air quality alert for ground-level ozone covering New York City and surrounding counties. The alert runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday.
Newsweekscience59 days ago
Air Quality Alerts Issued in Southern California and Southeastern Colorado
Air quality alerts have been issued for parts of southern California and southeastern Colorado due to windblown dust and wildfire smoke. The National Weather Service warned of hazardous pollution levels through the weekend and into early next week.
manilatimes.netai61 days ago
Dyson Releases Air Purifier with On-Device AI Camera That Tracks Human Presence
The new bladeless purifier uses an on-device AI camera to track people in a room and direct airflow toward them. Available starting May 14, 2026, the device is priced at $894.99 and captures 99.97 percent of ultrafine particles as small as 0.3 microns. Images are processed locall…
salon.comfinance64 days ago
Nearly Half of Americans Live in Areas With Unhealthy Ozone or Particle Pollution
About 152.3 million people, nearly half the U.S. population, reside in places with unhealthy levels of ozone or particle pollution. The pollutants are among the most dangerous forms of air pollution. The figures come from an annual assessment reported by The Wall Street Journal.
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Nbc Newsworld82 days ago
Wildfires Burn Across Southeast U.S., Destroying Homes and Prompting Evacuations
Wildfires in Georgia and Florida have destroyed more than 50 homes and forced hundreds of residents to evacuate. Dry conditions and strong winds have fueled the rapid spread of the fires, with smoke affecting air quality in multiple states. Officials have issued burn bans and dec…
Usa Todaytechnology83 days ago
Earth Day Observed with Environmental Policy Shifts and Energy Developments
On Earth Day 2026, the EPA issued a brief message emphasizing environmental protection, while House Republicans delayed a vote on Endangered Species Act amendments. Air quality reports highlighted ongoing pollution issues, and global energy tensions rose with Iran's ship seizures…
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House Energy Committee Tours Colorado Oil Refineries and Adjacent Wildlife Refuge
Members of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce visited Colorado to tour oil refineries and the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. The trip highlighted air quality improvements and challenges in meeting federal targets. Legislation to modernize the Clean Air A…
Newsweekworld101 days ago
Thousands Urged to Evacuate as Springs Fire Grows to Over 4,000 Acres in California
The Springs fire in California has expanded to more than 4,000 acres with 45 percent containment as of Saturday morning, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of residents east of Moreno Valley. Strong winds up to 50 miles per hour and dry conditions are driving the fire's sp…