This has left millions of Americans at risk of exposure to poor air quality and health impacts. As people seek ways to stay safe, it is important to understand how the air quality index, or AQI ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y.- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has issued an air quality health advisory ...

The Air Quality Index Explained: What It Means and How to Stay Safe It is wildfire season, which could mean more air pollution, too. Here are a few tips to protect yourself.

AirNow.gov The health impacts included in the index are those that people are likely to experience within "a few hours or days" after being exposed to the air, the National Weather Service Says.

Wildfire smoke from the Prairies prompted special air quality statements and warnings across the country Saturday.

Here’s what public health officials recommend for people with heart or lung conditions, older adults, children and teens.

From 151 to 200, air quality enters the red zone, which is unhealthy for members of the general public, who can minimize health risks by reducing long or intense outdoor activities. The next stage ...

The Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) is an aggregate measure of outdoor air quality. We investigated associations between the AQHI and emergency department (ED) visits for acute ischemic stroke to ...