KQED | More than a decade after the 2012 Chevron refinery fire, Richmond residents are using California’s AB 617 program to push for community-driven pollution reduction, though advocates warn its lack of enforcement power threatens its promise of cleaner air.

Newsweek | Multiple U.S. states issued air quality alerts due to wildfire smoke and elevated ozone levels, with officials warning of potentially harmful health effects—especially for vulnerable groups.

Governor.ny.gov | New York officials are urging residents to prepare for several days of extreme heat beginning Sunday, with ‘feels-like’ temperatures in the upper 90s, an ozone advisory for the NYC Metro area, and coordinated state agency efforts to protect public health and safety.

ScienceDirect.com | Researchers used satellite data and machine learning to map nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide levels around schools in Vilnius, Lithuania, revealing that over a third are near major roads and exposed to elevated multi-pollutant air pollution despite limited ground monitoring.

ACS Publications – American Chemical Society | A U.S. Government Accountability Office report outlines the benefits, challenges, and policy options for using lower-cost air quality sensors, highlighting their potential to expand monitoring while stressing the need for better performance standards, guidance, and data quality.

The Cool Down | A new international study reveals that aged desert dust can absorb pollutants and trigger chemical reactions that form harmful secondary organic aerosols, reshaping scientists’ understanding of air pollution sources and impacts.

WIRED | Personal air quality monitors are becoming essential tools for detecting hyperlocal pollution, filling gaps in government monitoring, and empowering communities to respond to health threats from particulate matter and other airborne contaminants.

Illinois.gov | At the 2025 Illinois State Fair, the Illinois EPA’s “Together for Healthier Air!” exhibit will educate visitors of all ages about air quality through interactive games, clean energy displays, and informative resources on ozone, particle pollution, and wildfire smoke.

NPR | Wildfire smoke from Canada is blanketing the Midwest and Northeast U.S., pushing air quality to unhealthy levels and posing serious health risks, especially from fine particles that can inflame lungs and affect the heart, even when the smoke isn’t visible or smells strong.

NBC News | A new study found that using HEPA air purifiers in homes near busy roads reduced systolic blood pressure by nearly 3 points in adults with slightly elevated levels, suggesting a simple way to lower cardiovascular risk from traffic-related air pollution.

KQED | More than a decade after the 2012 Chevron refinery fire, Richmond residents are using California’s AB 617 program to push for community-driven pollution reduction, though advocates warn its lack of enforcement power threatens its promise of cleaner air.

Newsweek | Multiple U.S. states issued air quality alerts due to wildfire smoke and elevated ozone levels, with officials warning of potentially harmful health effects—especially for vulnerable groups.

Governor.ny.gov | New York officials are urging residents to prepare for several days of extreme heat beginning Sunday, with ‘feels-like’ temperatures in the upper 90s, an ozone advisory for the NYC Metro area, and coordinated state agency efforts to protect public health and safety.

ScienceDirect.com | Researchers used satellite data and machine learning to map nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide levels around schools in Vilnius, Lithuania, revealing that over a third are near major roads and exposed to elevated multi-pollutant air pollution despite limited ground monitoring.

ACS Publications – American Chemical Society | A U.S. Government Accountability Office report outlines the benefits, challenges, and policy options for using lower-cost air quality sensors, highlighting their potential to expand monitoring while stressing the need for better performance standards, guidance, and data quality.

The Cool Down | A new international study reveals that aged desert dust can absorb pollutants and trigger chemical reactions that form harmful secondary organic aerosols, reshaping scientists’ understanding of air pollution sources and impacts.

WIRED | Personal air quality monitors are becoming essential tools for detecting hyperlocal pollution, filling gaps in government monitoring, and empowering communities to respond to health threats from particulate matter and other airborne contaminants.

Illinois.gov | At the 2025 Illinois State Fair, the Illinois EPA’s “Together for Healthier Air!” exhibit will educate visitors of all ages about air quality through interactive games, clean energy displays, and informative resources on ozone, particle pollution, and wildfire smoke.

NPR | Wildfire smoke from Canada is blanketing the Midwest and Northeast U.S., pushing air quality to unhealthy levels and posing serious health risks, especially from fine particles that can inflame lungs and affect the heart, even when the smoke isn’t visible or smells strong.

NBC News | A new study found that using HEPA air purifiers in homes near busy roads reduced systolic blood pressure by nearly 3 points in adults with slightly elevated levels, suggesting a simple way to lower cardiovascular risk from traffic-related air pollution.