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Feeling Sick: Is It a Summer Cold or Wildfire Smoke?
It’s summer—the season of sunshine, fresh air, and… coughing? Sneezing? A sore throat? If you’re feeling under the weather in June or July, you’re not alone. But is it just a harmless summer cold—or could it be wildfire smoke? With...
Air Pollution Meets True Crime with THREE Serial Killers
In Caroline Fraser’s new book Murderland: Crime and Bloodlust in the Time of Serial Killers (Penguin Press), a chilling but overlooked factor emerges from the shadows of true crime history: environmental toxins. 1 Fraser reveals that three of history’s most...
E-Cigarettes Linked to COPD and Hypertension
Austin Air has been sounding the alarm on e-cigarettes for more than a decade. Now, new data—and a landmark Supreme Court decision—confirm what we warned about back in 2015: e-cigarette use is not without health risks, especially for youth and...
ONGOING AIR QUALITY ALERT: Canadian Wildfires
Updated: Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM (EST) Canadian wildfire smoke continues to impact air quality across the United States, with significant effects observed in the Upper Midwest and Northeast regions. In Minnesota, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)...
Air Quality Alert in the Midwest and Canadian Prairies
Updated: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 2 PM (EST) Smoke from extensive wildfires in Canada—especially in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta—continues to drift southward, combining with regional fires in Minnesota, creating dangerous air quality conditions across parts of the Upper Midwest...
Air Quality Alert in Midwest Due to Canadian Wildfires
Smoke from over 160 out-of-control wildfires in Canada is drifting into the Upper Midwest, triggering air quality alerts across Michigan and surrounding states. Residents are urged to limit outdoor activity and take precautions to protect their health. As of Friday,...
Microplastics Are Everywhere — Even in Us, What to Do
Plastics have transformed modern life, offering convenience, affordability, and durability. But the same qualities that make plastic so useful have created a slow-moving catastrophe—one that’s no longer just about littered beaches or floating trash islands. The plastic crisis is now...
Breathe Easy: Why Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month Matters
May is more than just the start of warmer weather—it’s Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, a time to advocate, educate, and breathe a little deeper (literally and figuratively). There are more than 25 million people in the U.S. with asthma...
Happy Mother’s Day from Austin Air: A Gift of Clean Air
At Austin Air, we believe there’s no greater gift than the gift of health – especially for the mothers and mother-figures who nurture, protect, and sustain us across a lifetime. This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the powerful role moms play...