More Than 200,000 People Told To Stay Indoors In 3 States

by Air Quality News | Jun 3, 2025 | Headlines

Newsweek | 3 June 2025 | Air quality alerts were issued across Michigan, Minnesota, and South Carolina due to wildfire smoke and elevated ozone levels, posing health risks to sensitive groups including children, the elderly, and those with respiratory conditions....

Air Quality Expected To Reach “Hazardous For All” Level In NW Minnesota, Alert Extended Through Wednesday

by Air Quality News | Jun 3, 2025 | Headlines

KSTP3 | 3 June 2025 | Minnesota’s air quality alert has been extended due to wildfire smoke from Canada, with pollution levels reaching hazardous levels in the northwest and very unhealthy levels in central and northern regions. Residents statewide are urged to...

With Return Of Wildfire Smoke, ND Residents In Tune With Air Quality

by Air Quality News | Jun 2, 2025 | Headlines

Public News Service | 2 June 2025 | North Dakotans are being urged to monitor local air quality through tools like AirNow.gov as wildfire smoke from Canada increasingly affects the state earlier in the season. Officials recommend limiting outdoor exposure and sealing...

First National Survey Of Terrestrial Biodiversity Using Airborne eDNA

by Air Quality News | Jun 2, 2025 | Headlines

Nature | 2 June 2025 | Researchers used airborne environmental DNA collected from a national air quality monitoring network to conduct the first large-scale survey of terrestrial biodiversity via metabarcoding. The study identified over 1,100 taxa and demonstrated...

Delaware City Refinery Continues Toxic Chemical Release. Here’s What We Know

by Air Quality News | Jun 2, 2025 | Headlines

Delaware Online | 2 June 2025 | The Delaware City Refinery has been emitting excess sulfur dioxide for over a week due to equipment failure, prompting investigation and potential enforcement by DNREC. Despite high hourly emissions, air monitoring data shows levels...

Colorado Resumes Daily Alerts For Ozone Pollution Season

by Air Quality News | Jun 2, 2025 | Headlines

Environmental Protection | 2 June 2025 | Colorado’s Air Pollution Control Division has resumed daily ozone forecasts for the 2025 summer season, issuing alerts when pollution may exceed national standards. The program helps residents stay informed and reduce emissions...