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Topic: Air quality

Friday Find: How NOAA researchers tackled a 'bear' of an air pollution problem

September 27, 2024

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Left: July 25, 2024: Emergency responders on the scene at the California Park Fire. Right: August 8, 2024: National Weather Service Incident Meteorologist Ryan Walbrun briefs the CalFire Incident Management Team on smoke trajectory and impacts while deployed on the Park Fire.

It's not just hot air: Improved air quality model aids forecasters in the field

September 9, 2024

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Left: July 25, 2024: Emergency responders on the scene at the California Park Fire. Right: August 8, 2024: National Weather Service Incident Meteorologist Ryan Walbrun briefs the CalFire Incident Management Team on smoke trajectory and impacts while deployed on the Park Fire.

Smog over a deep mountain valley.

New satellite instrument to track pollutants, improve air quality forecasts

June 6, 2024

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Smog over a deep mountain valley.

View of Curtis Bay and surrounding areas facing south; shot from a drone in August 2023 before the collapse. The location of the Francis Scott Key Bridge is just to the East of this neighborhood, across the water and just out of view.

Researchers capture unique pollution data following Key Bridge collapse

May 23, 2024

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View of Curtis Bay and surrounding areas facing south; shot from a drone in August 2023 before the collapse. The location of the Francis Scott Key Bridge is just to the East of this neighborhood, across the water and just out of view.

Those delicious smells may be impacting air quality

May 6, 2024

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Field of chamomile flowers with storm clouds in the distance.

Nothing to sneeze at: New research shows pollen can change the weather

May 9, 2024

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Field of chamomile flowers with storm clouds in the distance.

Aerial view of the Hudson River in New York City showing the area engulfed in grey smog.

NOAA, NASA spearheading massive air quality research campaign this summer

August 3, 2023

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Aerial view of the Hudson River in New York City showing the area engulfed in grey smog.

Photo of a person biking.

Know the air quality in your area: Check the U.S. Air Quality Index

June 7, 2023

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Dust Storm

How deadly are dust storms?

April 5, 2023

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Dust Storm

The Bobcat Fire started in and around Angeles National Forest in California on September 6, 2020. As of October 5, the fire has burned through more than 115,000 acres. In this Inciweb photo, a helicopter flies over a portion of the fire to help distinguish it. More information and photos available at Inciweb, www.inciweb.nwcg.gov.

Wildfire season and fire weather: A media resource guide

June 16, 2021

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The Bobcat Fire started in and around Angeles National Forest in California on September 6, 2020. As of October 5, the fire has burned through more than 115,000 acres. In this Inciweb photo, a helicopter flies over a portion of the fire to help distinguish it. More information and photos available at Inciweb, www.inciweb.nwcg.gov.

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