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Air Quality

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts, causing safety concerns

  • Mar 10

Canada wildfires prompt air quality warnings for Midwest, Northeast

  • Aug 4, 2025

A colossal cloud of Sahara dust is en route to the US

  • Jun 3, 2025

Smoke from wildfires makes for hazy day in the Triangle

  • Mar 5, 2025

'It's not safe': SoCal wildfires pose hidden hazards in the air

  • Jan 16, 2025

The best air purifiers of 2025

  • Jan 13, 2025

Solutions to monitor air quality and keep your home clean

  • Oct 17, 2024

Raleigh breaks heat record that's stood since 1948

  • Aug 29, 2024

Latest Videos

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EPA proposal could eliminate emissions tests for NC drivers

  • May 12
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Poe Hall at NC State to remain closed for more air quality testing

  • Nov 20, 2023
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Poe Hall at NC State closed for more air quality testing

  • Nov 20, 2023
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NC State closes Poe Hall after testing raises air quality concerns

  • Nov 17, 2023
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Code Orange air quality until midnight

  • Jul 18, 2023
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Wildfire smoke causes Code Orange Air Quality Alert

  • Jul 18, 2023
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Code Orange: Hazy skies due to wildfire smoke out of Canada

  • Jun 17, 2023
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Code Yellow Day for Saturday as air quality conditions improve

  • Jun 9, 2023

Latest Stories

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Harris attends events in Houston ahead of Sheila Jackson Lee funeral, where she will give eulogy

Vice President Kamala Harris has a busy schedule during her visit to Houston. This comes amid an intensifying presidential campaign since President Joe Biden withdrew and gave her his support 10 days ago.

  • Aug 1, 2024
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Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain than other air pollution, study says

Wildfire smoke may be worse for brain health than other types of air pollution, according to new research linking it to an increased risk of dementia.

  • Jul 30, 2024

Judge orders NC State to allow independent investigator to test Poe Hall following latest findings

The decision comes after the building was shut down last year after receiving complaints about the building's air quality.

  • Jun 5, 2024

Wildfires in Canada force evacuations as harmful smoke blows into the US

The smoke is impacting cities including the Twin Cities and St. Cloud, as well as several tribal areas, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency said.

  • May 13, 2024

Facing the Facts: Environmental Justice | Watch full special

Across the U.S., Americans are fighting for better air quality and healthy living standards where they live. In "Facing the Facts: Environmental Justice," we take you to those cities where you'll hear from residents working to better their communities.

  • Apr 22, 2024