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Air quality in Philadelphia and South Jersey is getting worse due to wildfires, report says

American Lung Association report gave failing grades to Philadelphia and parts of South Jersey, including Gloucester, Mercer and Ocean counties.

NBC10 Philadelphia · 2d

NJ wildfire: Here's how to check your local air quality and what each level means

A fast-moving wildfire continues burning in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens as of Wednesday afternoon — already consuming 12,000 acres and only being 35% contained, according to officials. For Wednesday, an Air Quality Alert is in effect for Ocean County,

NBC New York on MSN · 2d

New Jersey wildfires lead to air quality alert: What health officials are warning

As the Jones Road wildfire continues to burn down in Ocean County, smoke from the fire continues to spread in the atmosphere, impacting air quality for areas downwind of the fire. And as the wind direction shifts,

Half of Americans breathes dirty air

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Nearly half of US lives with a 'failing grade' for air pollution, including in Philadelphia: Study

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- New data shows nearly half of Americans live in an area with a "failing grade" for air pollution, including in Philadelphia. It found that 156 million people are associated with areas of high "fine particle matter" pollution. That is typically dirt, dust or smoke.

NBC News · 1d

Nearly half of Americans live in places with failing grades for air pollution

The U.S. is backsliding on air quality measures, according to an annual American Lung Association study that says 156 million people live in areas with unhealthy air quality. NBC News’ Joe Fryer and Savannah Sellers spoke to the Nationwide Clean Air Policy American Lung Association senior director,

essanews.com on MSN · 1d

Half of the Americans breathes dirty air as pollution worsens

Nearly half of Americans live in areas with dangerous levels of air pollution. This marks an increase of 25 million people compared to last year. Key information 46% of Americans live in places with hazardous air quality.

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Almost half of U.S. residents are exposed to unhealthy levels of air pollution, new report says. These are the areas that got an "F"

A new report on air quality across the U.S. offers a cloudy prognosis on the long-term health of about 156 million residents ...

Lehigh Valley, Berks County get failing grades for air quality in new American Lung Association report

The Lehigh Valley and Berks County both get failing grades for air quality. 69 News Reporter Grace Griffaton has the details.

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Wildfires are leading to poor air quality in Philadelphia and parts of South Jersey, report says

Wed, April 23, 2025 at 12:17 PM UTC ...

6abc News2d

AccuWeather: Warm end to the work week in the Philadelphia region

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- It's an unsettled start to the weekend, but we're turning drier and brighter Sunday with a cool gusty wind. FRIDAY: Clouds are moving in this afternoon, but it's still nice ...

Axios Vitals on MSN1d

Twin Cities metro fails air pollution report card

The Twin Cities metro deserves an "F" grade on key air quality metrics, per a new pollution "report card." Why it matters: Air pollution threatens everyone's health — especially children, seniors and ...

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