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The Air Quality Index Explained: What It Means and How to Stay Safe
Here’s a guide to how it works. The Air Quality Index reflects the density of five pollutants in the air: ground-level ozone, particulates, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide.
It’s OK, Chicago, Your Air Was Actually Fine on Wednesday
Not everyone was reporting the dangerous air quality levels, though. The Environmental Protection Agency’s AirNow is a go-to ...
Nearly half of Americans live in an area with a failing grade for air pollution, and the problem is only getting worse
Air pollution levels keep getting worse for more people in the US, according to a new report, and experts say the Trump ...
Why Is the Air Quality Bad on Wednesday? Worst Areas in US
Several U.S. cities are experiencing heightened air pollution levels on Wednesday, including parts of Chicago.
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 ...
Was Chicago's air quality actually bad Wednesday? No. Here's what happened
Users across Chicago were met with warnings from their smartphones about the city's air quality Wednesday that led to much ...
Air quality levels 'moderate' in NJ as Jones Road wildfire continues to burn. What to know
Air quality levels are "moderate" in most of New Jersey Thursday morning as the Jones Road fire continues to burn. The fire ...
Chicago air quality ranked 15th worst in the U.S. in American Lung Association report on pollution
The American Lung Association said they hope the report helps convince Illinois lawmakers to take action to improve air ...
Huge NJ wildfire triggers air quality alert for NYC, Long Island
The National Weather Service has issued an air quality alert for City, Long Island, Westchester and Rockland counties as the ...