The AQI is measured on a scale from 0 to 500, with the lower the number, the healthier the air. (Getty Creative) But many Angelenos aren’t sure if the AQI tells the full story, especially given how ...

Air quality conditions across several U.S. cities reached levels this week that federal agencies deem "unhealthy for sensitive groups," prompting health alerts and recommendations that children and ...

An air quality alert for increased ozone was issued for southeast Michigan on Saturday by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. Elevated ozone levels during the mid-afternoon ...

Air pollution in North India, especially Delhi, is becoming increasingly severe. People are facing difficulties due to poor air quality. Therefore, checking the air quality before leaving home has ...

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The idea was to make air pollution visible,” said Vernekar. “People often hear the words PM 2.5 or AQI without realizing what ...

Check real-time AQI using Google Maps: Air quality in the northern parts of India is deteriorating fast with the AQI crossing the 450 mark in the national capital. While the government is taking ...

After fires destroyed multiple neighborhoods across Los Angeles County, many residents looked up to find blue, smoke-free skies this week. The Air Quality Index (AQI) — which measures the ...

The map below displays the current air quality at monitoring sites in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Air monitoring sites are color-coded based on the pollutant (ozone or particulate matter) with the ...