The Air Quality Index (AQI) is a national system developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to translate various air pollutant concentrations into a single, easy-to-understand number.

The Meter Pro from SwitchBot is so easy to use, and will keep me updated on firework smoke, air hazards and more.

It may look minimalist, but this purifier packs serious power, especially in homes with pets and open-concept spaces.

After a few days of jubilant fireworks launching, Columbus' air quality is taking a hit, causing the Mid-Ohio Planning ...

Detroit faces significant air pollution. Planet Detroit's guide details common pollutants and protective measures.

Additional plumes of smoke from Canada's active wildfires prompt officials to issue a statewide air quality alert on July 14.

Many studies have shown how reduced air quality can compare to smoking cigarettes. Moderate air quality currently is like smoking one cigarette per day.

The Lane Regional Air Protection Agency shared some recommendations as Oregonians head into the heat of the summer, and the ...

Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada, North Dakota and Minnesota is expected to hit the Chicago area Friday, but what will that mean for the region's air quality?

During the last pre-monsoon months, the air quality index (AQI) of Kathmandu was recorded to be alarmingly high with an ...

Parts of the Upper Peninsula reported air quality numbers so bad on Tuesday, June 3, because of Canadian wildfires that officials told people to just stay indoors. "Similar to yesterday’s (June ...

In 2023, wildfires in Canada contributed to the worst recorded air quality numbers, and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments declared a Code Purple warning.