The Air Quality Index, or AQI, is the primary system used to warn the public when air pollution is dangerous. It’s based on ...

Karen Garcia is a reporter on the Fast Break Desk, the team that has a pulse on breaking news at the Los Angeles Times. She was previously a reporter on the Utility Journalism Team, which focused on ...

As thousands of acres burn across Southern California, wildfire smoke is causing poor air quality in the region and beyond.

If the air quality in your area is compromised, there are several things you can do to protect yourself. Special attention ...

Air quality is a big concern for everyone in Southern California, even for those who don't live near fire zones. Here are answers to some of your top questions.

This Friday, January 10, 2025, dense haze blanketed Delhi and its surrounding regions, coinciding with a concerning spike in ...

Depending on the fire, the smoke can be made up of various substances, including carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, water vapor ...

Already known for having some of the worst air quality in the U.S., people in Southern California are now also at risk of ...

Delhi recorded 209 'good to moderate' air quality days in 2024, the highest since 2018. The city had 157 'poor to severe' ...