Air Quality Articles
A Quick Run-Through on Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and Air Quality
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are a group of carbon-based chemicals that evaporate easily at room temperature, contributing to air pollution both indoors and outdoors. These compounds are found in a wide range of products and processes, making them a common...
Exploring Growing Fields in Air Quality Management
As environmental concerns intensify globally, the field of air quality management has grown into a dynamic and essential sector. Professionals in this field play a vital role in monitoring, analyzing, and mitigating air pollution to protect public health and the...
Preventing Hazardous Spills: Addressing Transportation Risks to Air Quality
Recent years have seen an alarming number of train derailments and cargo truck overturns, many of which release hazardous substances into the air, posing serious risks to public health and the environment. Incidents like the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio,...
Mesothelioma, Asbestos, and the Fight for Clean Air in the Workplace
Mesothelioma, a rare but aggressive form of cancer, has long been associated with occupational hazards, particularly exposure to asbestos. This devastating disease primarily affects the lining of the lungs (pleura) but can also impact the lining of the abdomen...
Innovations in Air Quality Monitoring: The Role of Drone Technology
As the world grapples with the pressing need to address climate change and pollution, drone technology has emerged as a game-changer in air quality monitoring. These agile, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) offer unprecedented access to remote, hazardous, and otherwise...
Addressing the Impacts of South Asia’s Traditional Kilns
Traditional brickmaking is a cornerstone of construction across South Asia, particularly in countries like India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Despite its economic significance, this industry poses substantial environmental challenges, notably contributing to severe air...
From Crisis to Change: How the 1966 NYC Smog Event Shaped Air Quality Policies
In late November 1966, New York City experienced a severe smog event that was brought on by a unique combination of weather patterns. This incident, occurring over Thanksgiving weekend, had significant health impacts on New Yorkers and spurred several policy changes...
Mold Growth Surges in the Fall, Here’s What You Can Do About it
As autumn arrives, homeowners often face the challenge of increased mold growth. The combination of falling temperatures, indoor heating, and seasonal rain creates the perfect environment for mold growth. Mold thrives in moist, warm conditions and needs organic...
The Global Toll of Trash Burning and How Pyrolysis Offers a Cleaner Future
Burning trash remains a major source of air pollution in many developing countries, releasing harmful emissions like dioxins, particulate matter, and volatile organic compounds. This widespread practice threatens local and global air quality, but cleaner technologies such as pyrolysis offer sustainable waste-to-energy solutions. As global waste generation rises, curbing open waste burning is essential for improving public health and advancing sustainable waste management.
Air Quality Headlines
Prescribed Burn In Camino Cielo Ridge Area To Start Tomorrow
Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District | 27 February 2026 | The U.S. Forest Service will conduct a weeklong prescribed burn beginning February 27 in the Camino Cielo Ridge area near Santa Barbara to reduce wildfire risk, with coordinated planning to...
Atmospheric Dust: The Overlooked Suspect In Urban Air Pollution
The Conversation | 27 February 2026 | A 15-year satellite analysis of 81 megacities finds that atmospheric dust exposes nearly 90% of their 800 million residents to levels exceeding health guidelines, posing significant and persistent public health risks as urban...
Massive Everglades Wildfire Triggers Visibility, Air Quality Concerns As South Floridians Start Feeling Its Effects
WSVN | 26 February 2026 | A rapidly expanding 25,000-acre wildfire in the Florida Everglades—visible from space and fueled by drought and wind—has raised air quality concerns across South Florida, prompting health warnings and reduced-visibility advisories.
California And Quebec Release Summary Results From 46th Joint Cap-And-Invest Allowance Auction
California Air Resources Board - CA.gov | 26 February 2026 | California and Quebec announced results from their 46th joint carbon allowance auction, with all 54.98 million current vintage permits sold at a $27.94 settlement price and most advance vintage allowances...
Applicability Analysis Of Tree-Based Ensemble Learning For Air Pollutant Prediction Models
Nature | 25 February 2026 | A study using high-resolution data from four major Chinese cities found that tree-based machine learning models can accurately and interpretably forecast six major air pollutants, supporting improved urban air quality warning systems and...
How To Read Your Phone’s Air Quality Index: Health Risks And Safety Tips
Euronews.com | 25 February 2026 | An air quality index of 7 indicates “poor” air quality with elevated pollution levels that can affect health prompting recommendations to limit outdoor activity, reduce exercise, and consider indoor air purifiers or protective masks...
Wildfire Smoke Linked To Increased Stroke Incidence And Severity
The Cardiology Advisor | 24 February 2026 | Study findings presented at the International Stroke Conference show that spikes in ozone and PM2.5 during the 2023 Canadian wildfires were associated with increased stroke incidence, higher hemorrhagic stroke risk, and...
Air Pollution Fell During Biden’s Term, EPA Reports
E&E News by POLITICO | 24 February 2026 | An EPA report shows that nationwide emissions of five major air pollutants declined between 2020 and 2024 under the Biden administration, even as the Trump administration moves to roll back environmental regulations and...
Extreme Heat Waves Trigger Unexpected Nanoparticle Formation In Air
Phys.org | 23 February 2026 | A new study finds that extreme heat waves can drive new aerosol particle formation at temperatures up to 40°C, as intense sunlight transforms volatile organic compounds into organic acids that self-assemble into nanoparticles.
Experts Issue Warning After Discovering Invisible Hazard Contributing To Thousands Of Premature Deaths: ‘Burden Of Disease’
The Cool Down | 23 February 2026 | A new study finds that wintertime PM2.5 pollution in the Balkans often exceeds levels seen in Beijing, contributing to thousands of premature deaths annually.
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