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How the US Megadrought is Affecting Air Quality
The US megadrought is having a significant impact on the ecosystem in the US, but it’s also negatively impacting air quality. -
How Air Pollution Might Be Linked to Impressionism
Learn how a recent study suggests there may be a link between art and air quality, particularly when it comes to Impressionism. -
The History of Air Pollution: How Air Quality’s Changed Since 400BC
From Rome to China, air quality has been a topic of concern for every human civilization. In this blog, we’re looking at the history of monitoring air quality. -
10 Fun Facts About Air Quality
Learning more about air quality? Read these fun facts about air quality and share them with your friends, family, or students. -
AQI Scales Around The World
Different countries have different scales and ranges due to specific national standards. The public health advisory also changes with these ranges. Let’s dive deep into what an AQI scale is, what changes its readings, and what some standard AQI scales are from around the world.
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Air Quality in Latin America: A Comprehensive Guide
To better understand the causes, health risks, and what you can do about air quality in Latin America, we first need to look at the most recent data. Read on for the current research. -
NASA Study Finds A Decrease In Ship Tracks In 2020 – What Are The Possible Causes?
Recently, NASA conducted a study and shared satellite observations and images from 2020, showing lesser-than-usual sulfur-containing tracks from the North Pacific to the Mediterranean. -
How Does Wildfire Smoke Travel?
The bigger the wildfire, the more likely the smoke will travel farther from the source. Why? The smoke from a wildfire typically gets shot up into the sky vertically, after which it expands outward into a plume. Learn more here.