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U.S. EPA removes requirement for curbing toxic air pollutants - Reuters India

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday reversed a Clinton administration-era policy that required major U.S. sources of hazardous air pollution like arsenic and lead to maintain pollution control technology throughout the lifetime of their opera…

air quality - Reuters
1:00pm PDT - October 1st, 2020

5 tips to improve air quality in your home

Whether it's pollution or wildfire smoke, here are 5 things you can do now to improve the air quality inside your home.

air quality - USA Today
12:00pm PDT - October 1st, 2020

Delhi loses cleaner lockdown air as farmers burn crop waste - Reuters India

India's longest spell of clean air on record came to an end in September when New Delhi, the world's most polluted capital city, recorded a significant deterioration in air quality, partly due to crop waste burning by farmers.

air quality - Reuters
3:27am PDT - September 30th, 2020

Forget rooftop pools and private yoga rooms — the most important new luxury home amenity is a state-of-the-art air filtration system

Summary List Placement Luxury air filtration systems have become the latest must-have amenity among the wealthy, according to the Los Angeles Times' Sam Dean. The surge of interest is especially apparent in California, as the state battles some of the most d…

air quality - Business Insider
2:36pm PDT - September 24th, 2020

Save 50% on an attractive, lightweight air purifier

TL;DR: Breathe easier with a Mister UV air purifier for $116.99, 50% off its original price of $236. Air purifiers are a popular item these days, particularly in the wake of the devastating fires on the West Coast, which impacted air quality severely. While …

air quality - Mashable
2:00am PDT - September 24th, 2020

Airline passengers want to see barriers to boost confidence - industry executives - Reuters UK

Airline passengers want visible plastic barriers in the cabin to reinstill confidence in flying during the pandemic, saying they do not all trust industry assurances about high air quality onboard, aviation industry executives said on Thursday.

air quality - Reuters
9:26pm PDT - September 23rd, 2020

Airline passengers want to see barriers to boost confidence: industry executives - Reuters

Airline passengers want visible plastic barriers in the cabin to reinstill confidence in flying during the pandemic, saying they do not all trust industry assurances about high air quality onboard, aviation industry executives said on Thursday.

air quality - Reuters
9:08pm PDT - September 23rd, 2020

Airline passengers want to see barriers to boost confidence - industry execs - Reuters India

Airline passengers want to see barriers to boost confidence - industry execs  Reuters India

air quality - Reuters
9:00pm PDT - September 23rd, 2020

Japanese startup Nature launches Remo 3, its home appliance smart remote, in the U.S. and Canada

Nature, a Japanese hardware startup that focuses on IoT home devices, announced the launch Remo 3, its home appliance smart remote, in the United States and Canada today. Priced at $129, the Bluetooth-enabled Remo 3 allows people to control multiple appliance…

air quality - TechCrunch
6:00am PDT - September 23rd, 2020

The 10 most environmentally friendly countries in the world, according to expats

Summary List Placement The massive wildfires tearing through the Pacific Northwest — and the resulting air pollution that is so thick it's spread across the entire US — is a climate change wakeup call for millions of Americans.  For some Californians, the wi…

air quality - Business Insider
12:00am PDT - September 23rd, 2020

We Tested Out Some Air Purifiers Perfect For When You're Basically Living in a Circle of Horrible Air Quality

If you're in California you know exactly what we're talking about.View Entire Post ›

air quality - Buzzfeed
11:23am PDT - September 22nd, 2020

How to tell if the air around us is safe to breathe

The West’s 2020 fire season has been absolutely brutal, with more than 7,600 blazes spreading the length of coast, killing 35 people and charring 3.1 million acres to date. Autumn winds arrived early this year, reducing humidity and desiccating undergrowth fr…

air quality - Engadget
8:30am PDT - September 22nd, 2020

How to watch Tesla’s double hitter shareholder meeting and battery day event

Tesla’s battery day is here after months of tweets and teasers from the company’s CEO Elon Musk. And while the battery day portion will certainly provide plenty of news and insights into Tesla, there is another company-related activity that promises the same.…

air quality - TechCrunch
7:57am PDT - September 22nd, 2020

'Like smoking multiple packs a day': Hazardous air quality worries West Coast parents

As fire season burns hotter and longer, which increasingly results in hazardous air blanketing the West Coast, what's the risk for young children?

air quality - USA Today
3:01am PDT - September 20th, 2020

Take an extra 20% off these air purifiers this weekend

Air purifiers can help remove pollutants and improve your home's air quality, making them a solid piece of home tech to invest in these days.  You can find 10 of them on sale for an extra 20% off through September 21 using the promo code VIPSALE20. Among the …

air quality - Mashable
2:00am PDT - September 19th, 2020

Column: Oil recovery waits for international flying to return - Kemp - Reuters India

Jet fuel consumption remains the hardest hit section of the global oil market as passengers avoid air travel as a result of the pandemic and government travel restrictions.

air quality - Reuters
6:57am PDT - September 18th, 2020

Wildfire smoke closes Yosemite, Kings Canyon national parks

Yosemite National Park will close Friday due to hazardous air quality and smoke caused by several massive blazes scorching California's Sierra Nevada.

air quality - USA Today
5:50pm PDT - September 17th, 2020

Crews battle U.S. West Coast fires amid 'apocalyptic' scenes of ruin - Reuters

With resources stretched to the limit, weary crews fought to make progress on Thursday against deadly wildfires sweeping the western United States, with a U.S. senator who toured hard-hit Oregon saying it looked like the aftermath of World War Two firebombing…

air quality - Reuters
7:42am PDT - September 17th, 2020

TechCrunch statement on sweep at our venue

There have been a couple of articles published in the last two days reporting on an impromptu sweep that took place outside of a venue we are using for our TechCrunch Disrupt event in San Francisco this week. We wanted to detail what we know about what happen…

air quality - TechCrunch
8:39pm PDT - September 16th, 2020

This air purifier captures even smaller particles than HEPA filters — and it's on sale

TL;DR: PhoneSoap launched an impressive new air purifier, AirSoap, and as of Sept. 16, it's 20% off with the promo code CLEANAIR. Sanitizing your electronics became huge this year thanks to the coronavirus. (Honestly, we probably should've been cleaning them…

air quality - Mashable
7:09am PDT - September 16th, 2020

Headaches and hospital visits as wildfire smoke blankets the U.S. West - Reuters Africa

The splitting headaches began when smoke from wildfires rolled in around Tim Hunt's suburban Seattle home. Next came a debilitating fatigue.

air quality - Reuters
3:24am PDT - September 16th, 2020

Wildfire smoke causes record pollution in Oregon, wafts as far as Washington, D.C. - Reuters India

Air quality in five major cities in Oregon was the worst on record as the state continues to be blanketed by thick smoke from wildfires ravaging nearly 5 million acres in the U.S. West, environmental officials in the heavily forested state said.

air quality - Reuters
7:43pm PDT - September 15th, 2020

Wildfire smoke causes record pollution in Oregon, wafts as far as Washington, D.C - Reuters Africa

Air quality in five major cities in Oregon was the worst on record as the state continues to be blanketed by thick smoke from wildfires ravaging nearly 5 million acres in the U.S. West, environmental officials in the heavily forested state said.

air quality - Reuters
3:03pm PDT - September 15th, 2020

The Apple Event, brought to you from a better world than this one

The Air Quality Index around Apple HQ in Cupertino, California was in the 120 range Tuesday morning — merely "unhealthy," according to my Apple Watch. This seemed a literal breath of fresh air after more than a week of steadily worsening breathability from wi…

air quality - Mashable
3:00pm PDT - September 15th, 2020

Forget blue light glasses. This iPad screen protector does the trick.

SAVE 23%: Protect your eyes from blue light with the Ocushield Anti-Blue Light iPad Screen Protector for $35.99. Whether it's for work or fun, it can be challenging to look away from our screens. We all know that too much screen time can have harmful effects…

air quality - Mashable
2:00am PDT - September 13th, 2020

RT @Elis_101: My poor Sicily is burning. Temperatures have soared to a staggering 49 degrees Celsius. The situation has become extremely di…

currently drinking milk (@dead_wage_slave)
7:27pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @Elis_101: My poor Sicily is burning. Temperatures have soared to a staggering 49 degrees Celsius. The situation has become extremely di…

Femboy Apotheosis Arc (@demoversi)
7:27pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @iaqadvocates: Check out our totally serious video about improving indoor air quality in schools! Thank you to our animator, Wesley Cald…

The People's Response Network to COVID-19(PRN) (@ThePeoplesResp3)
7:26pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @Elis_101: My poor Sicily is burning. Temperatures have soared to a staggering 49 degrees Celsius. The situation has become extremely di…

Turn Buildings Into Teslas ⚡️⚡️⚡️ (@DBaird13)
7:26pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @Elis_101: My poor Sicily is burning. Temperatures have soared to a staggering 49 degrees Celsius. The situation has become extremely di…

The people of #NY27 (@PeopleofNY27)
7:26pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @iaqadvocates: Check out our totally serious video about improving indoor air quality in schools! Thank you to our animator, Wesley Cald…

joyfulnoyz (@joyfulnoyz)
7:26pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @Elis_101: My poor Sicily is burning. Temperatures have soared to a staggering 49 degrees Celsius. The situation has become extremely di…

Milenaac (@milenaac)
7:25pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @no_filter_Yamba: On 25 July 2022 the NSW Legislative Council announced the “Inquiry into current and potential impacts of gold, silver,…

(@cecenviro)
7:24pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @sujo_dree: Retweeting this piece of NS school indoor air quality history. We need to get serious about this now, but so far, there are…

DianeMcDonald (@DianeMc47448014)
7:24pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @Elis_101: My poor Sicily is burning. Temperatures have soared to a staggering 49 degrees Celsius. The situation has become extremely di…

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7:23pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @Elis_101: My poor Sicily is burning. Temperatures have soared to a staggering 49 degrees Celsius. The situation has become extremely di…

Dr Lisa Kruck (@DrLisaKruck)
7:22pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @bworldph: Spotlight | The newest version of Air Binay (AB) rubber shoes, the AB 5.0, was released by the Makati City local government,…

ren (@a_renmc)
7:21pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @ILEPA: Stay up to date with air quality in your area with the Air Quality Index. The color-coded system classifies air quality from Goo…

Motria *Слава Україні* Caudill, PhD (@motinka)
7:18pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @Elis_101: My poor Sicily is burning. Temperatures have soared to a staggering 49 degrees Celsius. The situation has become extremely di…

Wagner Terzi (@WagnerTerzi)
7:18pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @ChronicleLance: SOUTHERN ONTARIO UNDER LIGHT SMOKE CONDITIONS, due to forest fires in N. Ontario, Que. Currently adding to significant…

Dwight Williams ( (@DewlineO)
7:15pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @TorontoStar: Wildfire smoke hanging over communities across Canada in recent months has highlighted the need for better ventilation in…

B. McKean (@planthugger)
7:15pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @ModelAyshaMirza: Because I am full of love for myself all day every day, I protect my health by masking. Works for allergies, poor air…

Rachelle Kaufman (she/her) MSW Ⓥ (@KaufmanBooks)
7:14pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @Elis_101: My poor Sicily is burning. Temperatures have soared to a staggering 49 degrees Celsius. The situation has become extremely di…

C4LP3 (@Calpe19)
7:14pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @JEDI_ANAKlN: Don’t check me, check the air quality

JOEWORTHY (@vasquez_joseph)
7:12pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @Elis_101: My poor Sicily is burning. Temperatures have soared to a staggering 49 degrees Celsius. The situation has become extremely di…

Shadrack mwandawiro (@mwandawirosm)
7:11pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @AdamHoge: #Bears practice is being moved inside today because of poor air quality.

Kyle battistoni (@battistoni_kyle)
8:22am PDT - July 26th, 2023

Blistering Heat Spreads to U.S. Midwest as Wildfire Smoke Lingers https://t.co/wOKMYDHj2h

Pyt van der Galiën @Foaroan #teamtimmermans (@Foaroan)
8:22am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @Elis_101: My poor Sicily is burning. Temperatures have soared to a staggering 49 degrees Celsius. The situation has become extremely di…

Michelle (@hapamama80)
8:22am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @insansarika123: Trees in and around plantations contribute to cleaner air by absorbing pollutants and releasing oxygen. They can help m…

Anmol Brar (@anmolbrar2599)
8:22am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @Elis_101: My poor Sicily is burning. Temperatures have soared to a staggering 49 degrees Celsius. The situation has become extremely di…

Murray Kronick (@MurrayKronick)
8:22am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @DeepakA97840661: Trees in and around plantations contribute to cleaner air by absorbing pollutants and releasing oxygen. They can help…

Anmol Brar (@anmolbrar2599)
8:21am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @insansarika123: Saint dr gurmeet ram rahim singh ji insan says trees Improves air quality and contributes to community health. Enhances…

roop singh inSaN (@roopsin32037958)
8:21am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @Elis_101: My poor Sicily is burning. Temperatures have soared to a staggering 49 degrees Celsius. The situation has become extremely di…

Graham Jervis (@JervisCapital)
8:21am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @ONSchoolSafety: Ontario needs to improve air quality in the spaces where students are legally required to spend their days. We KNOW tha…

No More Con Lies (@CRE44)
8:21am PDT - July 26th, 2023
First Alert Weather: Air Quality Alert takes effect until 11 p.m. for New York City, Long Island, northern New Jersey and lower Hudson Valley. Check the forecast. https://t.co/J58ZdzWKQx https://t.co/PeOPCP6jiE

First Alert Weather: Air Quality Alert takes effect until 11 p.m. for New York City, Long Island, northern New Jersey and lower Hudson Valley. Check the forecast. https://t.co/J58ZdzWKQx https://t.co/PeOPCP6jiE

CBS New York (@CBSNewYork)
8:21am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @Elis_101: My poor Sicily is burning. Temperatures have soared to a staggering 49 degrees Celsius. The situation has become extremely di…

UrszulaK (@playwright1234)
8:20am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @insansarika123: Saint dr gurmeet ram rahim singh ji insan says Planting trees in cities and towns can enhance green spaces, provide sha…

roop singh inSaN (@roopsin32037958)
8:20am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @Elis_101: My poor Sicily is burning. Temperatures have soared to a staggering 49 degrees Celsius. The situation has become extremely di…

cc3062 (@cc30622)
8:19am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @DeepakA97840661: Trees in and around plantations contribute to cleaner air by absorbing pollutants and releasing oxygen. They can help…

VIJAY (@vijayinsha)
8:19am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @jrhuntr: Air Quality alert. Heat wave advisory. Lmao we just a live life enuh.

Uncle. (@uncle876)
8:19am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @GovCanHealth: To support vulnerable populations across Canada affected by air quality concerns from wildfire smoke, the National Emerge…

C.C (@CasualCognition)
7:53pm PDT - July 25th, 2023
Did you know that,by actively promoting reforestation efforts and planting environmental-friendly tree species,we can counteract the effects of deforestation.These trees will help sequester carbon, reduce soil erosion,improve air quality,and provide habitats for countless specie https://t.co/ip0SAlabpw

Did you know that,by actively promoting reforestation efforts and planting environmental-friendly tree species,we can counteract the effects of deforestation.These trees will help sequester carbon, reduce soil erosion,improve air quality,and provide habitats for countless specie https://t.co/ip0SAlabpw

Tangwa Abilu. (@AbiluTangwa)
7:52pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @JoseLSilvaSmith: Day 3 at Bend, Oregon at Oregon State University for the Exploring Computer Science PD. Ready for today's training ses…

Rosy Vega-Barrio (@rvegab_TISD)
7:52pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @Elis_101: My poor Sicily is burning. Temperatures have soared to a staggering 49 degrees Celsius. The situation has become extremely di…

Joe (@Joehill100)
7:51pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @insansarika123: Saint dr gurmeet ram rahim singh ji insan says trees Improves air quality and contributes to community health. Enhances…

Deepak Arora (@DeepakA83133961)
7:51pm PDT - July 25th, 2023