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Virginia December 5, 2023

Pilot killed in small plane crash in Virginia identified as local Army veteran

Virginia State Police identified a local Army veteran as the pilot of a fatal plane crash in Fauquier County. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

China August 29, 2023

Global air pollution persists as leading health risk, hitting Asia and Africa the hardest

Despite progress in China, global air pollution remains the primary external threat to human health, particularly impacting countries in Asia and Africa.

Pollution August 12, 2023

Asian capital city named world's most polluted

Swiss air quality technology company IQAir has named Indonesia's capital city the most polluted in the world. The city has a population of more than 10 million.

Weather July 25, 2023

Severe weather in eastern US, Plains could bring tornado, flash flooding threats

As the Plains, Midwest, Northeast and mid-Atlantic brace for severe weather, extreme heat is continuing to expand into the Northeast on by the end of the week.

Alaska July 19, 2023

Alaska volcano eruption eases after emitting massive ash cloud

The Alaska Volcano Observatory said that the Shishaldin Volcano eruption in Alaska that started last week has declined, but also produced a significant ash plume.

Weather July 19, 2023

Severe weather from Midwest to mid-Atlantic brings tornado, flash flooding risks

Severe weather will bring tornado and flash flooding threats from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic as heat bakes the South and wildfire smoke impacts the Great Lakes and Northeast.

VIDEO July 17, 2023

China's pollution is impacting air quality in the US: Jason Isaac

Texas Public Policy Foundation's Jason Isaac provides analysis as U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry attempts to restart climate negotiations with China, the world's top polluter. 

Canada July 17, 2023

Canada wildfires: Trudeau, others mourn second firefighter death as smoke sparks further US air quality alerts

Canadian officials announced the death of a second firefighter during wildfires,, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau among those offering condolences.

Insects July 1, 2023

NYC invaded by winged aphids amid Canadian wildfire smoke, experts say

New York City has been inundated with smoke from Canadian wildfires and mysterious swarms of insects. Experts tell multiple outlets that the insects are winged aphids.

Weather June 30, 2023

Severe weather continues to pummel the Plains, Ohio Valley

As Canadian wildfire smoke impacts air quality in the Midwest, Great Lakes, Northeast and mid-Atlantic, the Plains and Ohio Valley will see more threats from severe weather.

New York June 29, 2023

Canada wildfire smoke raises health risks among Black, poorer residents in the US

Canada’s wildfire smoke is spreading to areas already exposed to industrial pollution, exacerbating health risks among the poor and Black communities that reside there.