Schools across 10 district education offices in Sarawak reopened as usual following improved air quality, according to the Sarawak Education Department. The resumption affects all primary and secondary institutions in Kuching, Padawan, Bau, Lundu, Samarahan, Simunjan, Serian, Sri Aman, Lubok Antu, and Betong. Sarawak Air Quality and School Reopening Protocols The decision to resume classes … Read more
Indonesian firefighters have mostly contained a wildfire scorching nearly 900 hectares across the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park on the main island of Java, though crews continue battling stubborn hot spots at the popular tourist destination, according to authorities. Mount Bromo Park Closures and Active Hot Spots The blaze began last week, impacting approximately 2,224 … Read more
Europe is facing a severe wildfire crisis as record-breaking heat and prolonged drought conditions impact multiple nations. According to the European Union’s Copernicus climate service, the continent is warming at more than twice the global average since the 1980s. This rapid heating has turned vegetation into highly combustible fuel, resulting in blazes in France, Greece, … Read more
The National Weather Service has issued air quality alerts across a wide swath of the Midwest and Northeast as smoke from Canadian wildfires drifts across the U.S. border. The alerts, active as of Saturday morning, cover Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New … Read more
Wildfire Smoke from Canada Spreads Across U.S., Triggering Health Alerts Heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires has caused hazardous air quality across the U.S. Midwest and East Coast, with Detroit recording the worst global air quality on Thursday. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classified the pollution as “hazardous,” prompting officials to urge residents to limit outdoor … Read more
Los Angeles County health officials have issued bacteria warnings for several popular beaches as rising temperatures draw crowds to the Southern California coast. The advisories, triggered by elevated levels of bacteria associated with fecal contamination, caution that swimming near specific storm drains and runoff areas may increase the risk of gastrointestinal issues, skin irritation, and … Read more
The global plastic waste trade is fueling a surge in toxic air pollution in lower- and middle-income countries, where a significant portion of imported waste is openly burned. According to United Nations data, 9.34 million metric tons of plastic waste were traded globally in 2024, with researchers linking the practice to increased mortality risks from … Read more
Firefighters continued to battle a stubborn blaze at a 500,000-square-foot cold-storage warehouse in Boyle Heights for a fifth consecutive day on Sunday, as residents face ongoing air quality concerns. Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Jaime Moore reported significant progress, noting that if current efforts hold, the fire should be extinguished by the end of the … Read more
The Rising Challenge of Dust Storms: Why Air Quality Is Becoming a Permanent Public Health Priority In arid regions across the American Southwest, the sight of a massive wall of dust—often called a haboob—is becoming more than just a dramatic weather event. As climate patterns shift and soil moisture levels drop, communities in places like … Read more
Air quality across Indonesia has deteriorated significantly, with air monitoring data from the US AQI website indicating that five major cities have been in a “worrying condition” throughout May 2026. According to the monitoring data, Jakarta and Bandung have consistently fallen into the “unhealthy” category. Jakarta’s AQI has ranged from 134 to 189, reaching a … Read more