Specialized air quality instruments captured a spike in lead, chlorine, and bromine pollution during the L.A. wildfires.

Recent data from the Environmental Protection Agency shows air quality in certain regions of the U.S. is deteriorating, ...

By Janay Reece Click here for updates on this story DUNDALK, Maryland (WJZ) — On Friday afternoon, small slivers of smoke could still be seen rising above the remnants of the Owl Metals Recycling ...

A Palisades Fire victim who is a pulmonologist sets up a Disaster Relief Pulmonary Clinic Amidst strong winds expected on the evening of Jan. 20 through late in the evening on Jan. 21, the Los Angeles ...

Indicators like the Air Quality Index (AQI), commonly used to track air pollution levels, provide a rough sense of the ...

Calm winds, low temperatures and foggy conditions allowed the accumulation of pollutants in the region, with the air quality index soaring from 275 on Tuesday to 396 at 6 pm on Wednesday.

A thick blanket of haze continued to envelop Mumbai on Wednesday, reducing visibility as the city witnessed high humidity levels and cloud cover, leading to a further increase in overall air pollution ...

Blowing dust may result in air quality index levels that are unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse. The winds may disperse ash from the Palisades and Eaton fires, which have burned a combined ...

Photo by Jules Hotz for CalMatters. Angelenos still bothered by the smell of smoke may be surprised to see that Air Quality Index numbers returned to “healthy” or “moderate” levels this week in L.A.

Share on Pinterest If you live in an area where you may be exposed to wildfire smoke, check your local Air Quality Index (AQI) before exercising outdoors. Jay L. Clendenin/Getty Images Wildfire ...