Smoke And Haze Prompt Air Quality Advisory For Bay Area

by Ryan Wilmot | Sep 1, 2026 | Headlines

KALW | 1 September 2026 | Smoke from the Timber and Plaskett wildfires near Big Sur has prompted a Bay Area air quality advisory, with officials warning that shifting conditions could bring unhealthy pollution levels through Tuesday.

Toxic Haze From Indonesian Forest Fires Chokes Malaysian Borneo

by Ryan Wilmot | Sep 1, 2026 | Headlines

Al Jazeera | 1 September 2026 | Smoke from Indonesian forest and peatland fires has pushed air quality to hazardous levels across parts of Malaysian Borneo, increasing respiratory illnesses and disrupting outdoor activities and Independence Day celebrations.

When Water Is Pulled From The Air In Homes, Pollutants Come With It

by Ryan Wilmot | Aug 31, 2026 | Headlines

C&EN – American Chemical Society | 31 August 2026 | New research suggests that indoor air pollutants can contaminate water produced by atmospheric water harvesting devices, raising questions about water quality as the technology expands into homes and...

Classes At ARMS, Chestnut Street Academy, And For All Kindergarteners Begin Monday, Aug. 31

by Ryan Wilmot | Aug 31, 2026 | Headlines

Amherst Indy | 31 August 2026 | Amherst Regional Middle School will reopen after testing found indoor air quality remained in the “Good” range following concerns related to an ongoing roof replacement project.

John H. Kinzie Elementary School In Chicago To Reopen Monday After Repairs For Mold Concerns

by Ryan Wilmot | Aug 30, 2026 | Headlines

CBS News | 30 August 2026 | A Chicago elementary school will reopen after mold remediation and air quality testing cleared the building for occupancy, with new real-time air quality monitoring and moisture-control measures being installed to help prevent future...

Lineage Food Removal Process At Boyle Heights Warehouse Is Completed

by Ryan Wilmot | Aug 30, 2026 | Headlines

CBS News | 30 August 2026 | Cleanup of a fire-damaged cold storage warehouse has reached a major milestone with all decomposing food waste removed, while air pollution controls remain in place as crews complete final cleaning and disinfection.