In a study published in the journal Science Advances, we found that wildfire smoke likely contributed to more than 52,000 premature deaths across California alone from 2008 to 2018, with an economic ...

Scientists say drought and climate change are driving the severe dust storms pummeling the border region of Chihuahua, New ...

A new study found climate-fueled wildfire smoke contributed to thousands of deaths in the U.S. Washington had one of the highest mortality rates.

Despite concerns over air pollution spikes, this decades-long Danish study finds that repeated PM2.5 peaks are not linked to increased cardiovascular risk, highlighting the greater importance of ...

PM2.5 particles are considered the most dangerous ... including using the Environmental Protection Agency's air quality monitoring tool (airnow.gov), wearing an N95 mask when air quality is poor, and ...

High levels of PM2.5 are often linked to smog, haze, and poor air quality, particularly in urban areas. If you’re in a high-PM2.5 area, wearing an N95 mask, using an air purifier, and avoiding outdoor ...

The tech entrepreneur also shared practical ways to reduce exposure to poor air quality. His suggestions included monitoring PM2.5 levels, wearing an N95 mask, and using air recirculation mode in ...

The tech millionaire also shared ways to reduce exposure to poor air quality such as: Be aware of PM2.5 levels, wearing an N95 mask, and activating air re-circulation in the car while travelling ...

Johnson attended the podcast with a mask and an air purifier ... He explained, “Inside, the AQI was 130 and PM2.5 was 75 µg/m³, which is equal to smoking 3.4 cigarettes for 24 hours of exposure. This ...

The Department of Industrial Relations, an extension of CAL/OSHA, says employers in California are legally required to provide N95 respirators ... particles known as PM2.5, which can be harmful ...

Wear a protective mask—if PM2.5 exceeds 50 micrograms per cubic meter, use an N95 mask. Opt for indoor workouts at gyms or locations with air filtration systems on high-pollution days.

Smoke particles 2.5 micrometers or smaller in ... 2 years and older can wear masks; however, N95 masks don’t come in children’s sizes. Older children may be able to wear the small size of an adult N95 ...