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Which Cities Have The Cleanest And Dirtiest Air?
June 9, 2025, 6:01 pm EDT
Using data from the World Air Quality Index, home publication HouseFresh set out to find which cities worldwide have the highest number of days where pollution levels are low enough to consider the air quality “good.” And, conversely, writers from the publication examined which cities have the most days of bad air. Here’s what the data says. To read the full report, <a href=https://housefresh.com/the-cities-with-the-most-and-fewest-good-air-days/>click here</a>.
6 Natural Remedies For Wheezing
June 5, 2025, 10:50 am EDT
Depending on the cause of your wheezing, these 6 home remedies may help reduce symptoms and improve your breathing.
Wildfire Smoke Continues To Linger For Great Lakes
June 4, 2025, 5:31 pm EDT
Canadian wildfire smoke continues to linger across parts of the Great Lakes midweek. This poses air quality concerns for sensitive groups and the general public. Those of you in places like Chicago, Milwaukee, Green Bay and Marquette should monitor air quality alerts closely. For much of the rest of the eastern U.S., smoke aloft will continue to make for hazy skies and stunning sunsets. Here’s what you need to know.
Smoke Still Impacting Air Quality In Midwest, Great Lakes
June 4, 2025, 11:10 am EDT
Air quality alerts are still in effect for parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan on Tuesday as a thick plume of smoke is expected to impact air quality. The air could become unhealthy to very unhealthy for everyone in places like Minneapolis, Duluth, La Crosse and Eau Claire. It’s recommended to avoid outdoor activities if you live in this region, especially if you have respiratory issues. Smoke can still be seen across much of the eastern U.S., but this smoke remains aloft. Expect a hazy, milky sky along with more colorful sunrises and sunsets as far south as the Gulf Coast.
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Could Hurt Indoor Air Quality, Too
June 3, 2025, 6:29 am EDT
Wildfires from Canada have spread dangerous smoke to the Midwest, affecting indoor air quality and prompting the need for extra safety measures.
Air Quality Index: What This Means For You
June 2, 2025, 6:21 am EDT
Learn all about how the air quality index is calculated, and what you need to know about the levels of smoke in the air. As smoke pushes toward the upper Midwest and Great Lakes areas from the Canadian wildfires, it is important for Americans in cities like Green Bay, Chicago, Milwaukee and Detroit to understand the levels of toxicity in the air.
Canada Wildfires Create Unhealthy Air For Millions In Midwest
May 31, 2025, 12:37 pm EDT
Here's everything you need to know about this serious issue for air quality in the Midwest today.
Here’s What Makes The California Wildfire Smoke So Toxic
May 14, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
The record-breaking wildfires in California, including the Palisades and Eaton fires, are unleashing toxic smoke filled with hazardous chemicals, wreaking havoc on air quality for miles around and raising concerns about the safety of homes long after the flames are extinguished.
Don’t Blame The Bees: Wind-Blown Pollen Is Likely What’s Making Your Allergies Worse
May 14, 2025, 5:19 am EDT
It's not the bees, it's the wind that's to blame for your spring tree pollen allergies.
156 Million Americans Now Breathe Unhealthy Air - Here's Where The Air Is Cleanest And Dirtiest
April 24, 2025, 5:17 pm EDT
The 2025 "State of the Air" report from the American Lung Association reveals that nearly half of all Americans are exposed to unhealthy levels of ozone or particle pollution, with worsening smog, wildfire smoke and extreme heat pushing cities like Bakersfield and Los Angeles to the top of the list for worst air quality.

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