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Wildfire Particulate Matter: Chilling News Plus Safety Tips
During the summer of 2023, the northeastern United States, particularly the densely populated New York/New Jersey metropolitan area, experienced a significant environmental event: the arrival of wildfire particulate matter (WFPM) from extensive Canadian forest fires. A recent study published in...
Clean Up After a Wildfire: A Guide for Homes Near Burn Zones
The California wildfires have left many residents returning to homes that, while not destroyed, are impacted by smoke, soot, and ash. This is also an unfortunate experience that people in other regions may experience as wildfires become more common in...
Wildfires Threaten More than ⅓ of Population and Buildings
The scope of wildfire risk across the United States has become alarmingly clear and it’s much greater than previously recognized. A new analysis, released by the team at Wildfire Risk to Communities (wildfire risk.org), states that over one-third of the...
Ozone Generators and Other Air Quality Destroyers
In the quest for cleaner indoor air, many homeowners turn to air cleaners to rid their homes of pollutants and allergens. At Austin Air, we often explain that not all air cleaners are created equal. For example, the Environmental Protection...
Surviving a Wildfire: 4 Essential Facts
As wildfires continue to burn for longer and in more places, the threat of negative health impacts from wildfire smoke is becoming increasingly intense. The devastation caused by wildfires stretches far beyond the immediate area in flames. Smoke carries a...
Investing in Workplace Air Quality is a Smart Business Move
In today’s fast-paced corporate landscape, every decision has a potential impact on profitability. The data has shown – it’s essential to recognize the correlation between employee health, productivity, and the quality of the air they breathe. The concept of air...
Wildfires Have Reversed Twenty Years of Clean Air Progress
There are certain sights that are specific to California: the Pacific Coast Highway overlooking the ocean, the Hollywood sign hovering above the hills, and thousands of smog check stations across the state. Since 1984, California drivers have been required to...
Is the Air Really Safe After an Air Quality Event?
Maybe an air quality event occurred near you a week ago. Maybe it was two weeks ago. Or maybe it was a month or more. You may be wondering if your air is really safe, even if it’s been weeks...
Wildfire Survival Guide: 6 Essential Steps to Take Now
For more information visit our wildfire toolkit at www.WildfireToolkit.com Wildfires. They’re ravaging the world. We’re no longer seeing wildfire seasons – we’re seeing wildfire years. Fires are burning faster, hotter, and longer than ever. Plus, the effects of wildfires aren’t...