New York City region air quality alert as New Jersey wildfire burns 13,000 acres

At least 13,000 acres are burning in New Jersey as winds are expected to continue Thursday and smoke will hit the New York City area. The Jones Road Fire in Ocean County, New Jersey, is predicted to grow as dry conditions, winds, and low humidity could aid …

China’s Pollution Cuts May Have Accelerated Global Warming: Study

A new study by Norway’s CICERO climate institute finds that China’s efforts to curb sulphur pollution from coal plants, vehicles, and industries over the past two decades may have inadvertently sped up global warming. The research estimates that global …

New report reveals the worst areas in California for air pollution

Worsening ozone levels can be attributed to smoke from wildfires in Canada in 2023 and higher temperatures combined with emissions in the South. The American Lung Association found that 156.1 million Americans are living in places that received failing …

D.C. area's air pollution earns an F from American Lung Association

Canadian wildfire smoke helped earn the Washington-Baltimore-Arlington area an F grade for daily particle pollution in an annual report card from the American Lung Association. Released Wednesday, the ALA’s “2025 State of the Air” report also ranked the D. …

A.M. ATL: Must be something in the air

Morning, y’all! Have you had enough water today? I get it — maybe you just woke up, but get a few sips in! We’ll be here when you get back. 🚰 💦 Okay, welcome back. Feel better? Now relax your shoulders. Take a deep breath. Do it! There. You’re gonna have a …

Health Beat: Protecting yourself from air pollution

The American Lung Association's annual "State of the Air" report says the Lehigh Valley and Reading both have failing grades when it comes to air quality. So, what can you do to protect yourself? First, check daily air pollution forecasts. If …

New York sunshine to be smothered by smoke from New Jersey wildfire as air quality alert issued

New Yorkers have spent weeks eagerly anticipating the return of spring-like conditions after recent rollercoaster weather has seen temperatures regularly plummeting. But just as a spell of pleasant, warm and sunny weather has finally made its way to the …

Air pollution still plagues nearly half of Americans. That does a number on our health

Air in the U.S. has gotten cleaner for decades, adding years to people's lives and preventing millions of asthma attacks, but nearly half of Americans still live with unhealthy air pollution, a new report finds. The report comes as the Trump …

New study finds metro Detroit has some of the worst air pollution in the country

(WXYZ) — In today’s Health Alert, metro Detroit has some of the worst air pollution in the country, ranking 6th for year-round exposure. That’s according to the American Lung Association’s annual "State of the Air" report. This is very concerning …

Air pollution in Metro Detroit ranks among the worst in the country, report says