Alejandra Borunda
Stories
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Wildfire smoke is like smoking 'half a pack a day.' Here's how to protect yourself
As wildfires waft smoke across the U.S. the air pollution is dangerous to health. But there are ways to protect yourself. Here's what to know.
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Living around polluted air increases the risk of developing dementia, study says
A new study finds a strong relationship between exposure to air pollution and the risk of developing dementia, while air quality regulations are being weakened in the U.S.
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Why certain medications can increase your risk in the heat
Some medicines affect your ability to sweat, stay hydrated, or even to notice if you're overheating. Doctors say keep taking them, but make sure to keep yourself cool.
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NOAA nominee discusses extreme weather amidst agency cutbacks
Immediately after floods devastated Texas, nominees to fill key roles at NOAA were grilled by senators ahead of a confirmation vote. The agency faces a major budget cut and employee losses.
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Heat and wildfire smoke affect birth outcomes, according to a new study
Heat and wildfire smoke affect birth outcomes, according to a new study of women in Los Angeles.
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Climate change is boosting the risk of sleep apnea
Hotter temperatures make breathing problems during sleep more likely, even when it's not extremely hot
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Encore: making DIY air filters
Air quality can be impacted by smoke from wildfires. Our reporter set out to build an air filter -- in a style the EPA praised, using only things she already had at home.
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Congress moves to loosen toxic air pollution rules
The House and Senate both voted to loosen regulations on air pollutants like dioxin and mercury, which are associated with higher cancer risk.
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In Texas, an early heat wave raises concerns for summer
An early season heat wave is roasting Texas. Spring heat can be particularly dangerous for people's health--here's why.
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Air pollution still plagues nearly half of Americans. That does a number on our health
Despite improvements in air quality in past decades, 156 million Americans still breathe in too much soot or ozone, says the annual State of the Air report from the American Lung Association.
