Caleigh Wells

Los Angeles

Climate Reporter at KCRW-FM (Santa Monica, CA)

Reporter @Marketplace covering climate. Host of The Anti-Dread Climate Podcast. Previously @KCRW & @KPCC & @WCPN. @USCAnnenberg alum. [email protected]

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Canada wildfires: How to protect your lungs as smoke from deadly Manitoba inferno reaches Europe

1 day ago | independent.co.uk | Caleigh Wells

‘Very unhealthy’ air quality has been reported in many areasCaleigh WellsFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by Canada's wildfires

1 day ago | wdio.com | Caleigh Wells

Plumes of smoke are blanketing large swaths of the U.S. and parts of Europe, which presents risks for those breathing it. The Midwest, Northeast and Great Lakes regions of the U.S. have “very unhealthy” air quality, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, and experts say people should take precautions. What counts as bad air? The EPA’s Air Quality Index converts all pollutant levels into a single number. The lower the number, the better.
How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by Canada's wildfires

1 day ago | msn.com | Caleigh Wells

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How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by Canada's wildfires

1 day ago | gazettextra.com | Caleigh Wells

By CALEIGH WELLS - Associated Press Plumes of smoke are blanketing large swaths of the U.S. and parts of Europe, which presents risks for those breathing it. The Midwest, Northeast and Great Lakes regions of the U.S. have "very unhealthy" air quality, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, and experts say people should take precautions. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by Canada's wildfires

1 day ago | kstp.com | Caleigh Wells

Plumes of smoke are blanketing large swaths of the U.S. and parts of Europe, which presents risks for those breathing it. The Midwest, Northeast and Great Lakes regions of the U.S. have “very unhealthy” air quality, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, and experts say people should take precautions. What counts as bad air? The EPA’s Air Quality Index converts all pollutant levels into a single number. The lower the number, the better.
How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by Canada's wildfires

2 days ago | woonsocketcall.com | Caleigh Wells

Plumes of smoke are blanketing large swaths of the U.S. and parts of Europe, which presents risks for those breathing it. The Midwest, Northeast and Great Lakes regions of the U.S. have “very unhealthy” air quality, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, and experts say people should take precautions. What counts as bad air? The EPA's Air Quality Index converts all pollutant levels into a single number. The lower the number, the better.
How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by Canada's wildfires

2 days ago | sheltonherald.com | Caleigh Wells

Plumes of smoke are blanketing large swaths of the U.S. and parts of Europe, which presents risks for those breathing it. The Midwest, Northeast and Great Lakes regions of the U.S. have “very unhealthy” air quality, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, and experts say people should take precautions. Article continues below this adWhat counts as bad air? The EPA's Air Quality Index converts all pollutant levels into a single number. The lower the number, the better.
How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by Canada's wildfires

2 days ago | djournal.com | Caleigh Wells

Plumes of smoke are blanketing large swaths of the U.S. and parts of Europe, which presents risks for those breathing it. The Midwest, Northeast and Great Lakes regions of the U.S. have “very unhealthy” air quality, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, and experts say people should take precautions.
How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by Canada's wildfires

2 days ago | sfgate.com | Caleigh Wells

Anything below 50 is classified as “healthy.” Fifty to 100 is “moderate" while 100-150 is unhealthy for “sensitive groups,” and anything above 150 is bad for everyone. The Air Quality Index was around 160 in many parts of the Upper Midwest on Wednesday. “If you have heart or lung problems, then you’ve got to be definitely more careful," Sethi said. "I would either avoid going outside or wear an N95 (mask) or at least a dust mask.”Sometimes the air is bad enough to see or smell the smoke.
How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by Canada's wildfires

2 days ago | thederrick.com | Caleigh Wells

Plumes of smoke are blanketing large swaths of the U.S. and parts of Europe, which presents risks for those breathing it. The Midwest, Northeast and Great Lakes regions of the U.S. have “very unhealthy” air quality, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, and experts say people should take precautions. Thank you for reading! Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading.