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During the summer of 2023, the northeastern United States, particularly the densely populated New York/New Jersey metropolitan area, experienced a significant environmental event: the arrival of wildfire particulate matter (WFPM) from extensive Canadian forest fires. A recent study published in...

A groundbreaking study has revealed a troubling connection between long-term air pollution exposure and a heightened risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), a serious condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein. It can be life threatening if...

Cooking is an essential activity in every household, but it also comes with hidden risks to indoor air quality. From fumes released by gas appliances to the harmful particles produced when food is burned, knowing what’s in the air you...

There are certain sights that are specific to California: the Pacific Coast Highway overlooking the ocean, the Hollywood sign hovering above the hills, and thousands of smog check stations across the state. Since 1984, California drivers have been required to...

For more information visit our wildfire toolkit at www.WildfireToolkit.com Wildfires. They’re ravaging the world. We’re no longer seeing wildfire seasons – we’re seeing wildfire years. Fires are burning faster, hotter, and longer than ever. Plus, the effects of wildfires aren’t...

In Buffalo, the weather is still hot and humid but summer is coming to an end. All of the telltale signs are here. Some leaves have started to change color and school has started in most districts. If the big...

While some healthy individuals are not as affected by the coldest air of the season, those who are vulnerable or have pre-existing respiratory conditions should take precautions to ensure their personal health safety.

When we think of air pollution, we often envision dirty vehicle emissions poisoning the air we breathe or power plants and the bellowing of toxic fumes out of their towering smokestacks. Sure, outdoor air pollution causes serious health risks to our society, but if you believe outdoor air pollution is the biggest air quality risk to human health, we need to have a talk about the air inside your home, office, gym, and other indoor spaces.