air quality

A new study on air quality found that Los Angeles was the most polluted major U.S. city, while Seattle was the cleanest.

The air in 12 Texas counties exceeded federal soot standards. Only four may face consequences.

Ash from the recent LA County fires and burn scars formed by other wildfires in the fall can be dispersed by strong winds. See an air quality map.

The ongoing wildfires have put the Los Angeles area under an air quality alert, with the National Weather Service advising SoCal residents to remain indoors with their windows closed and wear N-95 masks if they have to go outside.

Even if the weather outside isn’t frightful, you might still be dealing with dry and dirty indoor air – especially when we keep windows and doors closed in winter. Consumer Reports says adding humidifiers and air purifiers can help – but they require some TLC!

Even if the weather outside isn’t frightful, you might still be dealing with dry and dirty indoor air – especially when we keep windows and doors closed in winter. Consumer Reports says adding humidifiers and air purifiers can help – but they require some TLC!

If you’re sick of seeing and smelling smog in Dallas-Fort Worth, you’ve got a chance to say something about it.

If you’re sick of seeing smog in Dallas-Fort Worth, you can say something about it. The North Central Texas Council of Governments is working on the region’s air quality improvement plan. NBC 5’s Tahera Rahman reports.