This isn't the only connection between air pollution and health issues. New research reveals little-known danger lurking in ...

COVID is surging now. Levels of the virus in Montpelier’s wastewater have skyrocketed since mid-December to the mid-5000s, up ...

First and foremost, Habre recommends staying indoors as much as possible and keeping your windows closed. While the air may ...

First and foremost, Habre recommends staying indoors as much as possible and keeping your windows closed. While the air may ...

What we’re really worried about is the PM2.5 levels,” or the fine particles in wildfire smoke, which have a diameter of less ...

Smoke and ash from urban wildfires, like those in Los Angeles, may put people at risk of short- and long-term health problems ...

The fires raging in Los Angeles have destroyed thousands of structures, and the death toll is rising. Along with the ...

Older children may be able to wear the small size of an adult N95 mask. For kids and toddlers, the New York Times Wirecutter column has a list of recommended KN95 masks. Well, unlike many news ...

Share on Pinterest N95 face masks offer the best protection from lung damage from wildfire smoke but KN95 masks are also effective. JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images As wildfires decimate ...

Certain masks are effective in protecting against wildfire smoke — but only if they are fitted and worn properly.

If you have to go outside, wear an N95 or KN95 mask. If you’re driving ... but [also] think about how we can protect air quality better moving forward, generally speaking, because it is becoming ...