Erin Davis/Axios Visuals Breathe easy, Philly, because our air quality is on the up and up. Why it matters: Long-term exposure to poor air quality is harmful to your health. State of play: The average ...

When the AQI is above 100, it can affect sensitive groups like children, older adults, and people with pre-existing lung or ...

People's ability to interpret emotions or focus on performing a task is reduced by short-term exposure to particulate matter ...

Nearly a dozen congressional members in or near Los Angeles County are asking the federal government to launch a joint task ...

Toxic chemicals from L.A.'s fires are going underreported and pose serious long-term risks, a group of lawmakers says. They ...

Those groups particularly sensitive to particulate matter in the air may want to limit time outside Friday and Saturday.

Air pollution crisis finally in focus ahead of tight Delhi election - India’s capital of over 33 million people has long suffered from toxic air but it has never really registered as a key political ...

The Consumer Price Index is the chief benchmark economists use to measure inflation. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics calculates the CPI each month by collecting information on the price of ...

Protect yourself from poor air quality like smoke pollution, allergies, bacteria, dust, pets and more with our picks for the best air purifier. Laboratory Technical Project Manager Gianmarco ...

It’s always a good idea to check the Air Quality Index (AQI), just as you would check the weather, before heading outdoors to exercise. AQI levels between zero and 50 are ideal for running ...

Sensitive ecosystems are damaged by air pollution, and related illnesses take a toll on the healthcare system. If air quality affects human health, does it ... the Air Quality Index or AQI is ...

Since the Clean Air Act ... when the Air Quality Index or AQI is between 0 and 50. Generally speaking, moderate AQI levels between 51 and 100 are acceptable but might not be ideal for those with ...