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Poor Air Quality in Salt Lake County, UT, Worsens

Menacingly looming over Salt Lake County is a layer of dense fog and fine particulate pollution that can be expected to stay over the next few days. It is anticipated that Salt Lake Countyโ€™s air quality will continue to deteriorate and fall into the “unhealthy for sensitive groups” category, worsening the already poor conditions. The Utah Department of Environmental Quality […]

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Alfred Arnaud | December 20, 2023
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NASA: Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Chokes Northeastern US

Wildfire smoke from Canada has passed over the northeastern U.S. multiple times each summer in recent years, but it often goes unnoticed because it is relatively high in the atmosphere. That was not the case in June 2023. In the first week of the month, large amounts of smoke from fires in Quebec poured south into the eastern U.S. and […]

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Firebrains | June 8, 2023
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The 9 Least Polluted States

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Who doesn’t want clean air and water? Not only do they make life more enjoyable, but they are vital to long-term health. U.S. World and News Reports used data from 2021 to rank states based on air and water quality, as well as pollution levels. Pollution was analyzed based on air and water emissions from industry and utilities. The data […]

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Avatar photo Brent Thomas | September 14, 2022
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Record-Breaking Wildfires Have Burned Over 2 Million Acres in Alaska, Covering Half the State in Smoke

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Summertime in Alaska is supposed to be magical (except for the mosquitos). Endless daylight and copious amounts of outdoor activities means recreational opportunities are prime before the harsh, dark, cold winter comes. However, this summer has been plagued by wildfires. There are still several months left in wildfire season, but Alaska has already surpassed 2 million acres burned this season. […]

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Avatar photo Brent Thomas | July 7, 2022
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Lake Tahoe’s Air Quality is Some of the Worst in North America

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Lake Tahoe has some of the worst air quality in North America right now.ย  The prevailing winds are carrying smoke from the nearby Caldor Fire right into the Tahoe Basin. Related: Caldor Fire Forces Ski Area Closures as it Nears Lake Tahoe, CA At the time of writing, the lodge at the Alpine Meadows ski area has an air quality […]

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Firebrains | August 24, 2021
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Air Quality in Denver, CO Was the Worst in the World on Saturday

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The top is what the view normally looks like. The bottom is the current view of #Denver with all the smoke covering the city. pic.twitter.com/PPsJ1LwxAW โ€” Nick Ota-Wang, MA | He/Him/His 🏳️‍🌈 🎻 🐘 🐶 📖 (@NickOtaWang) August 8, 2021 The air quality in Denver, CO was the worst of any major city in the world on Saturday, as smoke […]

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Firebrains | August 9, 2021
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University Study Discovers Air Pollution Decreases Life Expectancy in Utah

The air you breathe in Salt Lake City is killing you slowly.ย  According to research released this week in a peer-reviewed study by Brigham Young University researchers, air pollution results in between 2,500 and 8,000 premature deaths each year in Utah, decreasing the median life expectancy by 1.1 to 3.6 years.ย Along with a reduced life expectancy, air pollution in the […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | November 20, 2020
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Denver, CO Sees Worst Air Quality in 10 Years

According to a report by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, the Denver metro has had more alerts for fine particulate matter in 2020 than any full year in the last decade. This means that Denver’s air quality this year is the worst it’s been in over 10 years, likely due in part to this year’s horrendous wildfire […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | October 12, 2020
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