Many regions’ air closer to the Pacific all qualifies as “very unhealthy”: Vallejo and San Francisco hover around 300 and Berkeley’s numbers clock in around 250. Across all ages, from elementary to collegiate levels, schools have temporarily closed in responds to the hazardous conditions, ...
During the peak wildfire smoke, Detroit and Chicago were ranked No. 1 and No. 2 as major cities with the worst air quality in the world Tuesday evening, according to IQAir World Air Quality Ranking. Chicago was "unhealthy" on the Air Quality Index, while Detroit was "...
But those same tests show the air quality in Tahoe has been changing almost daily during the past month, due largely to the winds. And there are still blue skies, and clear air, on many days around the lake. MORE:Newsom requests presidential disaster declaration for California wildfires Caldor...
Air-quality monitoring devices worldwide tracked levels of dangerous particulates. The most harmful kind, called PM2.5, contains tiny particles small enough to enter the bloodstream through the lungs—a problem that contributes to an estimated7 million premature deathsevery year. We've ranked the cit...
If you are going to get employees to pack up and move to locations around the globe with less desirable living conditions than we have here in the U.S., prepare to pay up. Determining exactly how much to pay can be confusing, primarily because of the wide range of factors to consider....
Even if the global lockdown period benefitted air quality, we fear that countries worldwide will choose to protect the economy rather than the environment. This strategy might paradoxically cost more money than the massive containment due to SARS-CoV-2 restrictions—not meeting the Paris agreement...
Authorities have banned the sale and use of firecrackers ahead of the Diwali festival in a bid to curb pollution, but environmentalists have called on the government to do more. “Delhi’s air has turned hazardous. Coal plants around Delhi need to be shut down im...
and midnight because large events (one event has around 100,000 people per night) close down at 10 p.m.Drivers should avoid the time when bars close but need to be aware of local events and holidays, such as New Year’s, and avoid driving near those places or during those times....
Chiang Mai experiences three main seasons: dry, hot, and wet, with an additional phenomenon known as the burning season (February to April), which heavily influences air quality and visibility. Here's a breakdown: Dry season (November to February): The best time to visit, with cool and com...
This time around, the new 2023 Toyota Venza is a crossover (what isn't these days) that only comes with a hybrid powertrain. It's essentially a more upscale version of a RAV4 and has the upgraded interior to make that claim. The driving dynamics and hand-off between the electric and ...