Farmworkers went unmasked during L.A. fires. That’s not supposed to happen.
But Griselda Ellez, who picks leeks in California’s Ventura County, said she had no option but to continue working, even as ...
This Mask Filters Out More Smoke Than N95s, So Stock Up Now
This disposable P100 mask by 3M is approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and promises to ...
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6 Doctor-Approved Ways to Protect Your Health From Wildfire Smoke and Poor Air Quality
Even if you don't live in an area where wildfires are typical, it's important to know how to protect your health.
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What are the health risks from wildfire smoke?
A study from California found a link between wildfire exposure ... Experts say it is best to limit outdoor activities, especially strenuous sports, and to wear N95 masks when wildfire smoke is present ...
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Scientists Warn Wildfire Smoke Could Cause "Really Bad Neurological Health"
According to a recent study published in the journal JAMA Neurology, fine particulate matter from wildfire smoke may be ...
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Is the air, water safe in LA County after Palisades, Eaton fires? Here’s what you need to know
In the wake of the Palisades and Eaton fires, concerns about air quality across the county have been on the rise.
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No, official California wildfires advice doesn't mean masks are useless against COVID
CDC advice on wildfire smoke shows masks are “totally useless” against COVID. AAP FactCheck - A misleading infographic is being used to suggest the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in the US has ...
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Wildfires in southern California: concerns for lung health
As of Jan 21, 2025, firefighters in southern California, USA, were still struggling to extinguish two of the largest wildfires the state has ever seen. The Palisades fire broke out in the western ...
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Rain gives LA wildfire relief but officials warn of mudslides and toxic ash
Los Angeles and Ventura Counties are forecast to receive 0.75 to one inches of rain, which may result in debris flows or ...
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Uber Drivers Helped Evacuate L.A.—But Were Left Unprotected
Drivers for ride-hailing apps helped evacuate people during the recent wildfires in the Los Angeles area. But by classifying such workers as contractors, California’s Proposition 22 excludes them from ...
Los Angeles wildfires raise concerns about the toxic pollutants they could be unleashing
The infernal blazes burning in Southern California are raising concerns about the potential airborne hazards they may be ...