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How Climate Change Fueled Deadly Los Angeles Fires

A whipsaw swing from very wet to very dry weather exposed millions to flames, smoke and pollutants.

Capital & Main · Jan 10, 2025

Wildfire smoke could increase your pneumonia risk, experts say. Here's what you need to know to stay healthy

Pneumonia is a persistent threat. Can wildfire smoke increase one’s chances of contracting it?

Fortune · Jul 12, 2023

How to clean the air in your home

Wondering how to improve the air quality in your home? This is what the experts have to say.

LiveScience · Oct 29, 2022

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California's extreme wildfires taking lethal toll on elderly who can't escape flames

Ronald Tyra knew it was time to flee when the 100-acre blaze across the street began igniting spot fires as it raced down the mountain. Tyra sped from his Klamath River, California, home with little more than the clothes on his back.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 27, 2022

Chicago sees worst air quality of the year on Fourth of July

Last year on Independence Day, Chicago reached a level of air pollution four times the hourly average of a normal summer day. “By 10:30 at night, it’s just a hazy fog and smoke everywhere that you can see,” one resident said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 4, 2022

What is a personal air purifier and how do they work?

How do personal air purifiers work — and can they really improve the quality of the air we breathe?

LiveScience · Mar 26, 2022

6 symptoms of poor air quality

These are some of the common signs and symptoms of poor air quality, according to experts.

LiveScience · Mar 17, 2022

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What are VOCs? The facts about volatile organic compounds

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are gaseous chemicals that are emitted by various household items, as well as natural sources.

LiveScience · Jan 27, 2022

Do HEPA filters remove viruses?

Do HEPA filters remove viruses, and what's the science behind them?

LiveScience · Sep 28, 2021

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