Climate-Fueled Wildfires Linked to 15,000 U.S. Deaths
A study finds climate change–driven wildfire smoke caused around 15,000 deaths and $160B in costs across the U.S. from 2006–2020.
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Scientists Launch Southern Ocean Voyage to Study Human Impact on Clean Air
CSIRO scientists sail to the Southern Ocean to collect data on how human activity is altering the planet’s cleanest air and influencing global climate.
LA Residents Struggle with Wildfire Smoke as Santa Ana Winds Loom
LA residents continue to grapple with wildfire smoke as officials warn of worsening air quality due to upcoming Santa Ana winds.
LA Battles Toxic Smoke from Wildfires, Residents Struggle to Breathe
Los Angeles is battling hazardous smoke from wildfires, leading to school closures and health warnings as residents struggle to breathe.
Beijing Sets Air Quality Record with 290 Days of Clean Air in 2024
Beijing recorded a record-breaking 290 days of good air quality in 2024, marking a significant improvement through regional collaboration and effective pollution control measures.
Beijing’s Air Quality Soars: 290 Days of Fresh Air in 2024
Beijing achieves a record 290 days of good air quality in 2024, marking a significant improvement and setting a new standard for urban environmental health.
New Study Unveils Massive Soil NOx Emissions in California’s Salton Sea Basin
UC Davis study reveals soil NOx emissions in California’s Salton Sea basin are ten times higher than previously reported, highlighting the need for improved air quality measures.
Mount Lewotobi Erupts Again, Air Quality Deteriorates in Indonesia
Mount Lewotobi’s latest eruption in Indonesia has worsened air quality, affecting thousands and prompting high alert measures by local authorities.
Amazon Wildfires Blanket Major Cities and Neighboring Countries
Intense wildfires in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest are causing thick smoke to envelop major cities like Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, impacting neighboring countries and raising regional air quality concerns.
Cleaner Air: China and Europe Achieve Lower PM2.5 Levels in 2023
China and Europe achieved lower PM2.5 levels in 2023 due to reduced anthropogenic emissions, reports the WMO. Yet, challenges from climate change and wildfires persist.
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