Air

Health 6 days ago

Mercedes owner goes viral using vape to test vehicle's high-tech air filter

TikToker Sheldon Shuffield posted a viral video puffing his vape into his Mercedes' HEPA filter, and the car flagged the air as "very unhealthy." The creator and a respiratory health expert comment.

Alzheimers July 29

Dementia risk rises with exposure to wildfire smoke, per Alzheimer’s Association: 'Real problem'

Wildfire smoke poses the biggest dementia risk than other types of air pollution, according to a new study from the Alzheimer's Association. An expert discusses how to stay safe.

Washington July 3

Details of Apollo astronaut's fatal plane crash revealed

The National Transportation Safety Board has released more information about the crash that claimed the life of Apollo 8 astronaut William Anders last month over the waters off the state of Washington.

POLITICS June 20

EPA sued over 'capricious' big rig emissions standards critics claim could cripple corn industry

Trade, consumer and agriculture groups launched legal action in Washington, D.C., court this week over Biden administration regulatory rules focusing on big-rigs and buses.

Spaceflight May 29

SpaceX Falcon 9 launches EarthCARE satellite to study heating and cooling in Earth's atmosphere

SpaceX Falcon 9 launched the EarthCARE satellite, which will study clouds and aerosols in the Earth's atmosphere, into orbit from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

AIR AND SPACE May 22

What causes air turbulence?

Turbulence is essentially unstable air that moves unpredictably. While it is often associated with storms, clear-air turbulence, which is invisible, is the most dangerous type.

Federal Courts March 7

25 states sue over EPA soot pollution rule: 'Biden’s radical green agenda'

A new Biden administration Environmental Protection Agency rule setting stricter standards for deadly soot pollution is being challenged in court by 25 Republican-led states.

Michigan March 5

Massive Michigan industrial fire sparks hundreds of explosions, sending debris flying and killing 1

A massive fire at an industrials building fire rocked a Detroit suburb Monday night, causing hundreds of explosions and sending debris and canisters shooting far into the air.

Thailand February 15

Thailand's capital issues work-from-home mandate as air pollution hits hazardous levels

Air pollution in Bangkok has reached unhealthy levels, leading the city government to order city employees to work from home for two days, officials say.

Arizona January 15

Police identify victims killed in hot air balloon crash in Arizona; NTSB releases new details

A pilot and three other passengers were identified by authorities on Monday as the victims killed in a hot air balloon crash in the Arizona desert over the weekend.