Experts told USA TODAY that further testing is needed to help communities understand the risks of lingering L.A. wildfire ...
A team of researchers say they want to look at what exposure to toxins from thousands of burned structures does to people ...
Dr. Barbara Ferrer said residents should assess their homes for soot, ash and smoke contamination before settling back in.
Toxics in the air from urban wildfires may include dioxins, asbestos, and lead. But testing, until recently, for these air ...
Wildfires like those in Los Angeles that destroy urban structures release toxic chemicals, including lead, into the air.
(Nicholas Spada, UC Davis) While the fires that devastated Los Angeles in January are now contained, scientists from across the state and nation are working collaboratively to understand the wildfires ...
The smoke may be temporary, but toxic air pollution is an ever-present danger with effects that linger for generations.
This interactive map gives you up-to-the-minute air quality updates and health recommendations for communities across Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties—including the ...
Tony Briscoe is an environmental reporter with the Los Angeles Times. His coverage focuses on the intersection of air quality and environmental health. Prior to joining The Times, Briscoe was an ...
Alas, most things mean something for global warming.