SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Wednesday has been characterized by a warm, fresh summer breeze free of wildfire smoke. But in recent days, the air has been chokingly bad. The wildfires burning in Canada ...

Plumes of smoke are blanketing large swaths of the U.S. and parts of Europe, which presents risks for those breathing it. The Midwest, Northeast and Great Lakes regions of the U.S. have “very ...

Air quality in Milwaukee is once again approaching unhealthy levels due to Canadian wildfire smoke. As of 9 a.m. July 17, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the Milwaukee metro area was between 115 to 120 ...

Unfortunately the number of days that poor air quality is effecting us each year has gone up with more wildfires or in some cases more pollution. It’s critical to understand just how much the AQI can ...

Dense fog in several areas has significantly reduced visibility, disrupting daily life. The Meteorological Department has ...

Another air quality alert has been issued for New York City some of the surrounding area Tuesday. Our Air Quality Index, or AQI, hit 123 by noon, which is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups.

An air quality alert continues for the entire Chicago area Friday, with poor air quality due to smoke from Canada wildfires expected to stick around all day and even into Saturday, the NBC 5 Storm ...

Smoke from Canadian wildfires triggers air quality alerts in northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. Residents, especially sensitive groups, are urged to stay indoors and limit outdoor activities.

Environmentalists and data experts said India’s air quality measurement standards are looser than in countries such as the United States, so moderate readings often mask dangerous pollution levels.

When wildfires burn, the smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away, which presents risks for those breathing it. Fires burning in one state can make air worse several states ...

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