Climate-driven wildfires are reversing clean air progress, new report says
Canada's record 2023 wildfire season fueled sharp increases in the country's air pollution and had similar effects in parts of the United States, according to a new report.
Air Quality
Air quality maps show how Canadian wildfire smoke is affecting U.S.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is causing air quality concerns for millions of Americans in the Midwest and Northeast.
Wildfires burning across multiple states
A wildfire burning in central California has exploded to the largest one the state has seen so far this year. It is expected to expand in the coming days. CBS News' Jason Allen reports on the latest details.
Australian Open matches delayed
Poor air quality from Australia's bushfires delayed qualifying matches at the Australian Open Tuesday. Tennis pro Dalila Jakupovic forfeited her match on Monday because of a coughing fit that brought her to the ground. She later said she had no prior breathing issues and had never suffered from asthma.
Air quality a concern after Texas explosions
Thousands of residents in a Southeast Texas town rocked by a pair of explosions are finally returning home this weekend. Authorities said a massive chemical plant fire is now considered contained. A mandatory evacuation order has been lifted, but residents are being asked to still avoid the area near the plant in Port Neches, and air quality remains a concern. Omar Villafranca reports.
Maps show U.S. air quality and Canada wildfire smoke forecast
An air quality map shows conditions improving in the U.S. on Friday as smoke from the Canadian wildfires subsides.
The Trump EPA's rollbacks and air quality
President Trump is easing regulations that were designed to protect the environment, with his EPA administrator saying they're a burden on industry. In tonight's "Eye On America," David Schecter looks at the impact of this in Houston, branded by the American Lung Association as one of the most polluted cities in the nation.
Sahara dust cloud heads to U.S.
A massive plume of Saharan dust is covering the Caribbean and is making its way toward the southern U.S. While it is bad for air quality, it prevents major storms and hurricanes from developing. CBS News' Karen Hua has more details.
What is the Air Quality Index?
If you're seeing a thick haze outside your window, it's likely air pollution. Here's how to find out what the air quality is near you.
Increasing air pollution levels in the U.S.
A new report finds that nearly half of the U.S. population lives in areas with unhealthy levels of air pollution and the rate is only going up. Laura Kate Bender, the assistant vice president of Nationwide Healthy Air at the American Lung Association, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Annual report reveals most polluted cities around the world
The countries with the worst air quality included Bangladesh and India, according to an annual report from IQAir.
State Dept. suspends reporting air quality levels staff relied on overseas
State Department staff were taken aback this week by a department directive instructing embassies and consulates to stop publishing air quality monitoring data.
Park Fire spreads rapidly in California
The Park Fire has become California's largest wildfire this year, spreading across more than 400,000 acres. CBS News Bay Area's Kevin Ko is following the weather and air quality conditions affecting residents in the state.
California's Park Fire evacuations
The Park Fire roaring in California expanded overnight and is currently burning about 45,000 acres, forcing many to evacuate. KHSL reporter Diego Moctezuma joins CBS News with more details from Butte County, and CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch looks at the latest weather conditions and air quality warnings.
How air systems can curb viruses’ spread
With COVID an ongoing concern and flu season getting started, aerosol researchers say there needs to be a focus on improving the quality of the air we all breathe while inside.
Tesla Bay Area plant ordered to stop spewing toxic emissions
The Bay Area plants racked up more than 100 violations for allegedly releasing toxic emissions into the atmosphere over the last five years.
Canada wildfires, air quality concerns
Canada is battling several wildfires that are prompting air quality concerns in the U.S. Dr. Alice Chen, a primary care physician, joins CBS News with more details on the health risks that come with raging wildfires.
1 in 4 Americans breathes bad air today — and it's getting worse
Air quality is worsening across much of the U.S., exposing millions of people to health problems and threatening the U.S. economy.
Northeast covered in orange haze
Parts of the Northeast, including New York City, were engulfed in an orange haze Wednesday due to wildfires burning in Canada. Health officials have advised people to wear masks to protect themselves from the blanket of harmful smoke. Lilia Luciano reports.
How air systems can curb viruses’ spread
With COVID an ongoing concern and flu season getting started, aerosol researchers say there needs to be a focus on improving the quality of the air we all breathe while inside.
Air quality has been horrible this year — and not just due to wildfire smoke
Smoke from wildfires is not the only reason for poor air quality this year. It turns out, those wildfires created another kind of pollution: Ozone.
Schools look to improve air quality
The end of summer brings the new school year and it may also bring a new spike in COVID-19. One way school officials have been looking to keep students and teachers safe is by improving the air quality in the classroom. Joseph Allen, director of Harvard University's Healthy Buildings program, joins CBS News to discuss the benefits of improved air quality in schools.
Improving air quality in schools
The coronavirus pandemic highlighted the importance of good air quality for preventing illness, but thousands of aging school buildings across the U.S. are still struggling with bad air. Apoorva Mandavilli, a science and global health reporter for the New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss how air quality can have serious effects on students and faculty.
Climate change contributed to Canada's extreme wildfires, report says
A new study determined that Canada's fires were fueled by human-induced changes in temperature and humidity.
Maps show where the 2023 Canadian wildfires are burning
Over 27 million acres of land have burned across Canada since the start of the 2023, marking the country's worst wildfire season on record.
CBS News poll: On Trump deploying National Guard, divisions over impact on crime, rights
Trump's approval rating ticks back up; support for tariffs declines as some pull back buying.
South Korea says it reached a deal to release workers detained in ICE raid
South Korea says it reached a deal with the U.S. to release more than 300 South Koreans detained in an immigration enforcement raid at a Georgia Hyundai plant.
Justice Barrett on the Supreme Court's checks on Trump's power
In her first TV interview since joining the Supreme Court in 2020, Justice Amy Coney Barrett also discusses her vote in the 2022 Dobbs abortion case.
Duckworth: Trump essentially "declared war" on Chicago; no "indications" of deployment
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, an Illinois Democrat, said President Trump "essentially just declared war on a major city in his own nation."
Powerball winning tickets sold in Texas, Missouri in estimated $1.8B jackpot
Saturday's jackpot had an estimated cash value of $826.4 million, Powerball said.
Hassett says Fed monetary policy should be "fully independent" of presidents
Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett said the Federal Reserve's monetary policy "needs to be fully independent of political influence — including from President Trump."
Ukraine government building damaged in large Russia aerial attack
Russia attacked Ukraine with 810 drones and decoys – the largest aerial attack on the country since the war began, Ukraine's Air Force said.
Japan's prime minister to step down less than a year after taking office
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba took office in October.
Trump attends U.S. Open men's finals
President Trump has not attended the U.S. Open since shortly after he launched his first campaign in 2015, but he was once a fixture at the New York tennis tournament.