When wildfires threaten people's communities, human health is impacted far beyond the inferno. Residual smoke distributes in the breeze, infiltrating homes, schools and offices. To help people protect ...

Smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is sending air quality indexes to record levels, posing a hazard for millions of people. Here are tips for how to breathe easier in your home.

With allergens, disease, odors, and dust building up over the winter months, there are many reasons to consider an air purifier for your home. While there are impressive air purifiers you can buy with ...

SEATTLE — Wildfire smoke is full of small particles that can get into your eyes and lungs causing health problems including chest pain, headaches, or an irregular heartbeat. The Washington Department ...

Many window air conditioners, mini-split heat exchangers and portable air conditioners don’t have the filters needed to remove fine pollution particles.

New York, and other major cities on the eastern seaboard are currently blanketed in smoke from a massive outbreak of wildfires in Canada. Air quality levels are reaching their worst ever recorded ...

Smoky skies in Portland have Multnomah County urging residents to protect indoor air: set AC to recirculate or build a DIY ...

When wildfires threaten communities, human health can be impacted as smoke distributes on the breeze, infiltrating various structures. To help people protect themselves and their families, researchers ...

Correction: (March 25, 2025) In the thirteenth paragraph, “within 3 to 4 feet (91 to 120 centimeters)” should be “within 8 feet (244 centimeters).” An edit has been made in the press release to ...