One of the biggest sources of air pollution is traditional fossil fuel combustion, which is powering so many of our vehicles, and so much of … Read More »
Category: Forest Fires
Two New EPA Rules On Air Pollution – And Their Outcomes
The Environmental Protection Agency or EPA, the federal regulator of our air and water, actually has two rule change proposals pending, in order to limit … Read More »
Air Pollution Deaths Around the World
Some new information on staggering death rates in the populous country of India show the real impact and effect of air pollution in our cities. … Read More »
Wildfires Increasing in Texas and Elsewhere
New data shows wildfires are increasing around the country, and that could be bad for everyone’s outdoor and indoor air quality. Reports from the Associated … Read More »
Summer Fires Result in Diminished Air Quality; We Can Purify That!
Summer is a time to enjoy your favorite outdoors activities: camping, swimming and barbecuing. As children leave school and adults readily finalize vacation plans, anticipation … Read More »
Best Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke for your Home
Air quality and pollution has become a major problem around the world but especially in Western United States. Many states including California, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, … Read More »
Health Effects of Wood Smoke: What You Need to Know About Wildfire Smoke
Although there are few things that smell better than wood smoke on a cool evening, researchers are increasingly realizing that burning wood can have disastrous … Read More »
Wildfire Air Quality: California Conditions Continue to Worsen
As we discussed in last week’s blog post, wildfires in California, Oregon and Washington have made this one of the worst years on record for … Read More »
Pacific Northwest Air Quality Plummets Amid Wildfires
The ongoing series of wildfires raging in the Western United States has continued to drive down air quality in the Pacific Northwest. The smoke and … Read More »
COVID-19 and Wildfire Smoke: Could You Be at Higher Risk?
The COVID-19 pandemic has largely upended life as we know it, but other, more mundane threats to your respiratory health are still out there. If … Read More »