What's Behind Forsyth County's Poor Air Quality?
A recent report spotlighted Forsyth County for its poor air quality a
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Students Want To Fix Air Quality For People With Asthma On The Yakama Reservation
Among Native Americans, asthma rates are high, and those with asthma end up in clinics more often, miss more school and work, and are more likely to die from the condition, according to the CDC.
Report: Piedmont-Triad Tops Statewide Air Pollution Study
A new study shows that millions of Americans live i
Bushfire Smoke Causes Player To Forfeit Her Qualifying Match For Australian Open
Slovenia's Dalila Jakupovic was trying to make the first round of the tournament set to open next week. She had trouble breathing and later told reporters, "I was really scared that I would collapse."
London Says Air Pollution Fell By Roughly A Third After New Emissions Rules
If vehicles in central London don't meet emissions standards, their drivers must pay a daily fine. Six months into the new program, the city says the regulation is decreasing toxic air pollution.
Trump Administration Escalates Battle Over Environmental Regulations With California
The Trump administration threatens to cut federal highway dollars for California over air pollution.
Thai Officials Close Schools As Toxic Air Pollution Chokes Bangkok
Fine particulate matter floating through the murky haze that hangs over the city has reached harmful levels, leading the government to shutter more than 400 public schools.
Federal Agency Investigates Discrimination Complaint At Local School
Federal officials are investigating a racial discrimination complaint against Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools.
What It's Like To Breathe Some Of The Most Polluted Air In The World
In New Delhi, the air has a dusty, burnt taste, says NPR's Furkan Latif Khan. And sometimes the air is so bad she wears a face mask.
Grandma Was Right: Sunshine Helps Kill Germs Indoors
All kinds of bacteria live with us indoors, and some can make us sick. A new study shows that rooms exposed to light had about half the live bacteria found in rooms that were kept in darkness.