Air Pollution Basics

Learn how transporting and handling materials contribute to PM10 dust pollution and what strategies can help reduce emissions and protect air quality.

Explore the balance between exercise and air pollution, how each impacts health, when it’s safe to work out outdoors, and how to stay active while minimizing exposure.

Explore the most polluted U.S. cities, from Bakersfield and parts of Los Angeles to the cleanest urban areas, and learn what drives air quality and how cities can improve it.

Learn about traffic-related air pollutants like particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and VOCs, plus their health impacts and reduction strategies.

Explore how gasoline, diesel, electric, and human-powered transportation affect air quality. Learn which travel options produce the least air pollution and what it means for healthier cities.

Learn how particulate matter air pollution reduces visibility by scattering light, creating haze that impacts ecosystems, tourism, and scenic landscapes.

Firefighters, drivers, construction workers, and other professions often face high exposure to air pollution. Read this blog to understand why air quality monitoring and worker protections matter.

Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia, and research suggests long-term air pollution exposure may raise the risk. Learn how PM2.5 affects brain health and why monitoring air pollution matters for reducing Alzheimer’s risk.

Learn how particulate matter, ozone, nitrogen oxides, black carbon, and carbon monoxide cross borders, impact health and climate, and why monitoring transboundary air pollution matters.

A deep dive into the latest air pollution statistics from the AQLI, revealing the regions most at risk and the need for equitable air quality monitoring.