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Clean Cars for All Offers Incentives to Get Rid of Gas-Powered Vehicles
The Clean Cars for All program, launched by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, offers monetary incentives to drivers who get rid of their fossil fuel vehicles.
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Letter Grades for Air Quality? Some Companies Get Their Indoor Air Tested for Viruses
With more and more people returning to the workplace since the pandemic began, you might be wondering: could the air in your office carry viruses like covid and the flu? There’s a high-tech way one company is now testing for just that. Some companies are getting their air in their buildings tested using new technology, and if they pass the...
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How One Company is Testing Office Air Quality for Airborne Viruses
With more and more people returning to the workplace since the pandemic began, you might be wondering could the air in your office carry viruses like COVID and the flu. The NBC4’s I-Team looks into a hi-tech way one company is now testing for just that.
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Seattle and Portland Endure the World's Worst Air Quality as Wildfires Burn
A string of wildfires darkened skies Wednesday and Thursday in the Pacific Northwest, where residents of the normally lush, green region experienced the world’s worst air pollution.
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It's California Clean Air Day. To Celebrate, All Metro Train and Bus Rides Are Free
In honor of California Clean Air Day, Metro is offering free rides on all trains and buses, all day long on Wednesday.
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Free Metro Rides For California Clean Air Day
Passengers can get free rides on all trains and buses all day long. Annette Arreola reports for Today in LA on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022.
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These 7 States Have the Least Air Pollution in the US
Breathing cleaner air is vital to your long-term health, so expect benefits if you live in one of these seven least polluted U.S. states, a new report says.
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Misleading Rental Listings
NBC4’s I-team investigates misleading rental listings being posted all throughout LA. The I-Team found that some people are leasing affordable apartments meant for long term tenants, and then offering them to tourists on AirBnb, making a sizable profit.
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Map: Check the Air Quality Where You Live As Fires Burn Around Southern California
All of the smoke from wildfires burning around Southern California makes for unhealthy air outdoors. Check these maps to see what the air is like where you live.
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Map: Check Air Quality Levels as Route Fire Burns in Castaic
As the Route Fire in Castaic burns thousands of acres, sending thick, black smoke into the air and ash raining down, experts are recommending residents stay indoors and avoid the smoke. Check current air quality levels in your area with this map.
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What to Know About the SoCal Ozone Advisory and Air Quality Near You
An ozone advisory was issued for the region ahead of excessive heat watches and warnings that are set to go into effect this week and continue through the weekend.
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First Alert Forecast: Hazy Air, High Temperatures
Temperatures will be sizzling, especially in the deserts where they’ll reach the triple digits. Belen De Leon has the forecast for Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022.
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Watch: Fourth of July Fireworks Light Up Los Angeles
Video from NewsChopper4 shows a barrage of pops and flashes throughout Los Angeles. The fireworks displays — both legal and illegal — went on for hours Monday night leaving the region blanketed in a smoky haze.
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Fourth of July Fireworks in LA: The View From NewsChopper4
The view from high above LA on the Fourth of July shows bursts of fireworks during a night of celebrations.
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Air Quality Takes a Hit From LA's Fourth of July Fireworks
Los Angeles residents wake up to the aftermath of a night of fireworks. Belen De Leon has a look at air quality for Tuesday July 5, 2022.
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What Is an ‘Ozone Action Day'?
Ozone is a beneficial gas in our atmosphere but when it’s highly concentrated at ground-level, it can have a harmful impact on our respiratory systems. Here’s what you need to know.
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Sheep Fire Prompts Smoke Advisory in San Bernardino County
South Coast AQMD has issued a smoke advisory as the Sheep Fire continues to burn causing lower air quality.
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First Alert Forecast: Full Moon Brings Beach Hazards Statement
Temperatures are heating up again in the Inland Empire and the valleys, but temperatures will be nice for the Dodgers game tonight. Belen De Leon has the forecast for Tuesday, June 14, 2022.
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Report Says LA Has Most Polluted Air in United States
A report by IQAir a company that helps track global air quality found that LA has the most polluted air out of over 2,400 cities analyzed.
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A Breath of Fresh Air? China Got Blue Skies for Olympics, But Still a Ways to Go
The clear skies greeting Olympic athletes in Beijing this month are a stark change from just a decade ago when the city’s notorious air pollution often made it difficult to make out nearby buildings.