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The New York Times8d
The Air Quality Index Explained: What It Means and How to Stay Safe
It is wildfire season, which could mean more air pollution, too. Here are a few tips to protect yourself. By Adeel Hassan and Hilary Howard A vast wildfire burning across southern New Jersey is ...
NJ wildfire: Here's how to check your local air quality and what each level means
A fast-moving wildfire continues burning in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens as of Wednesday afternoon — already consuming 12,000 ...
U.S. News & World Report1y
Air & Water Quality
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 ...
Staten Island Advance7d
N.J. wildfire smoke hits NYC, triggers air quality alert: What you need to know
The alert, which was issued early Thursday morning, encapsulates all five boroughs, Long Island and some areas north of the city. .@NYSDEC Air Quality Health Advisory: Air Quality Index (AQI ...
NBC 10 Philadelphia8d
NJ wildfire: Here's how to check your local air quality and what each level means
The U.S. Air Quality Index (AQI) is a tool used by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to communicate with the public about outdoor air quality and health.The AQI includes six color-coded ...
U.S. News & World Report1y
Air Quality
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 ...