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Smoke from wildfires keeps making N.J.’s air quality worse. It may be a ‘warning sign.’
A new study says nearly half of N.J. residents are living in areas that had unhealthy levels of air pollution.
'State of the Air' | DMV receives F grade for daily particle pollution in American Lung Association report
The DMV is the second-worst mid-Atlantic region for ozone smoke pollution, according to a new report from the American Lung ...
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The Air Quality Index Explained: What It Means and How to Stay Safe
Kristina Barker for The New York Times Some research suggests that wildfire smoke may be more toxic to the lungs than ordinary urban air pollution is, because wildfire smoke contains a ...
How to protect your heart health amid wildfire smoke and air pollution
The wildfire smoke from New Jersey is affecting people around the region and can make health issues worse. Health reporter ...
Air quality in the Boston area is getting worse, report card says. See the grades for Massachusetts.
Air quality​ in the metro area that includes Boston, Worcester and Providence has gotten worse, a new report​ says.
New York City air quality deteriorates for over 20M as smoke from New Jersey wildfire chokes skies
Smoke from a massive wildfire burning in New Jersey reached New York City early Thursday, impacting air quality in America's ...
Wildfire smoke, traffic pollution greatest threats to Mecklenburg County, report says
Mecklenburg County’s air quality has worsened since last year, according to the American Lung Association’s annual State of ...