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 ...

Every winter and festive season, India's air quality becomes a national concern, and with good reason. Air Quality Index (AQI) numbers dominate headlines and social media feeds, yet many people remain ...

Wildfires in Canada are sending heavy smoke across the northern U.S., and New Jersey is experiencing some unhealthy air pollution. The air quality has some Northeasterners wondering, what is the AQI, ...

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There has been a lot of talk about air quality levels as nearly the entire tri-state area has been engulfed by smoke coming down from wildfires in Canada. But what do all the numbers actually mean?

There is lots of chatter regarding AQI numbers in the wake of the Southern California wildfires. L.A Times reporter, Karen Garcia, spoke with experts to try and get clarity on what affects air quality ...

A helicopter drops water around homes threatened by the wind-driven Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades, CA, Jan. 7, 2025. A fast-moving brush fire in a Los Angeles suburb burned buildings and sparked ...

Angelenos still bothered by the smell of wildfire smoke may be surprised to see that Air Quality Index numbers returned to “healthy” or “moderate” levels this week in L.A. County, but they shouldn’t ...

Amid the worsening AQI level in Delhi, a video has gone viral, claiming that weary residents are now heading towards the hills ahead of the holiday season. The highlight of the video is the jam-packed ...

Tens of thousands of people have evacuated their homes and at least two have died in raging fires sweeping across Los Angeles County Wednesday. Multiple wildfires spread by strong Santa Ana winds have ...