Learn what the air quality index (AQI) means, how it impacts your health, and how to stay safe when pollution is high.

By Aaron Schrank/LAist Originally published Jan. 14, 2025 Angelenos still bothered by the smell of smoke may be surprised to see that Air Quality Index numbers returned to “healthy” or “moderate” ...

The air has improved in the LA region as firefighters get blazes under control, but there are questions about how safe the ...

Ash from the wildfires, which can irritate your skin or lungs, falls out of the air and settles onto the ground and therefore ...

The AQI is measured on a scale from 0 to 500, with the lower the number, the healthier the air. (Getty Creative) ...

It comprises two measures: the number of days with an air quality index below a certain threshold and the number of violation points against drinking water systems in each state. Learn more about ...

Airly, the specialist developer of air quality measurement and communication tools, has announced the launch of ‘Airly Fact ...

III and Stage-IV measures in response to the worsening air quality in New Delhi, aiming to protect residents' health.

This measure, based on data from the Environmental Protection Agency, evaluates states on the number of days the Air Quality Index in counties was not rated “good.” U.S. News calculated a ...