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Air Quality

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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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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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.  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 — 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.  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. Along with a reduced life expectancy, air pollution in the […]

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 […]

SnowBrains | October 12, 2020
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Yosemite National Park, CA Closed Due to Significant Smoke Impacts and Hazardous Air Quality

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Yosemite National Park announced yesterday that the park will close to all visitors and vehicular access due to significant smoke impacts and hazardous air quality throughout the park. All park entrance stations and roads closed from 5:00 pm last night, Thursday, September 17, 2020. Related: Smoke from Western U.S. Fires Has Reached Europe With air quality projected to be in […]

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Firebrains | September 18, 2020
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Denver’s Air Quality Right Now = You Smoking 2 Cigarettes A Day

Smoke from wildfires in California is polluting the nation’s air big time, with smoke being seen and inhaled thousands of miles away. The air pollution as a result of the fires is so bad in Denver, Colorado right now, that for people living in the city, it’s about the equivalent of smoking two cigarettes a day. Chris Tomer, a Colorado-based […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | August 24, 2020
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