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Earlier this month, officials in Orange County declared a local emergency following a large fire at a hangar in Tustin, California. The World War 2 era hangar was built of wood and had been designated a Historical Landmark. It sadly was destroyed in the massive fire that spewed smoke and ash throughout the area., , , , Following the fire, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) reported it had collected and analyzed air and ash samples. Test results indicated the presence of as....

Frequently referred to as staph, Staphylococcus aureus is a type of bacteria that is commonly found on the skin and hair, as well as in the nose and throat of people and animals. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that about 30% of people carry Staphylococcus aureus in their nose., , , , While most of the time staph does not cause harm to healthy individuals, it has long been recognized as a cause of infections for at risk individuals. These range from m....

Since 2007, Air Quality Awareness Week (AQAW) has been recognized throughout the United States. This year, AQAW took place from May 1st to the 5th and the theme was Working Together for Clean Air., , , , The annual event is supported by AirNow - the home of the U.S. Air Quality Index (AQI), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and partners such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Aeronautics and Spa....