Based on air quality data from 2021-23, Webb County, Hidalgo County, and Cameron County exceeded soot pollution standards.

The LA wildfires have burned tens of thousands of acres – but on some weather maps, air quality still looks good. What’s ...

Dec. 12, 2024 — Researchers have found evidence that living in areas prone to wildfire smoke may negatively impact an individual's life ... Air Pollution in India Linked to Millions of Deaths ...

Unlike typical wildfires, smoke from the L.A. fires — consisting of toxic materials from burned down homes, cars, and more — ...

So far, the Thai government’s efforts to improve its air quality have failed to address the systemic causes of the problem.

As firefighters continue to battle the rapidly-growing Border 2 fire, a smoke advisory is in effect for the southwestern area ...

In the aftermath of the Southern California wildfires, health experts are warning residents over possible health effects from toxins lingering in the air. Ash, smoke and other chemicals can easily ...

Researchers have shown that plumes of wildfire smoke can carry contaminants hundreds of kilometers, leaving a toxic and lingering footprint which has the potential to be re-released into the ...