PurpleAir Blog | Making Air Quality Accessible For All

Because wildfires occur so frequently, you may find yourself wondering: what exactly counts as a wildfire, and what causes them?

An Air Quality Index (AQI) is a scale that translates air quality data into health recommendations that are more understandable for the average person.

The US EPA classifies six air pollutants as being the most commonly found, labeling them as criteria air pollutants.

The effects of air pollution can be difficult to recognize, that's why identifying exposure is key to combating it. 

Instead of being reactionary to in-your-face air pollution events, how can we be proactive in reducing our exposure to air pollution?

What causes air pollution in your area? Read this blog to learn more about common sources of air pollution inside and outside your home.

We often only notice air pollution when it’s dramatically obvious, like wildfire smoke filling the sky or haze from heavy traffic. But in reality, most air pollution is much harder to detect.

Learn how ultrasonic humidifiers can become a source of air pollution in your home.

Cooking is central to daily life, but what many people don’t realize is that the stove you use, gas or electric, can significantly influence the air you breathe indoors. Given that most of us spend the majority of our time inside, understanding how appliances affect indoor air quality is a crucial step toward creating a healthier home environment.

Does air quality differ from place to place? You might say yes, and you would be correct. But why is that?

Many people assume that the air quality issues we deal with today are a modern problem—that the air was fine before, say, the Industrial Revolution.

Air pollution created in one place doesn’t have to, and often won’t, stay in that place. But what does that mean for you?