1. Researcher measures air quality next to Tijuana River.

    Study shows Tijuana River water pollutes the air

    Newly published research indicates that poor water quality can drastically affect air quality—an observation with important implications for global waterways. 

    • Air Quality

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  2. NSF NCAR C-130 flying low over the New York City area starting today

    From July 16 through August 31, a C-130 research aircraft will periodically fly over the tri-state area to collect data about air quality.

    • Air Quality

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  3. Pieternel Levelt selected as member of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences

    Pieternel Levelt, director of NSF NCAR's chemistry lab, has been honored as a member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences.

    • Air Quality

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  4. The Palisades Fire in January 2025.

    Smoke from wildland-urban interface fires more deadly than remote wildfires

    Research quantifies the health risks of wildland-urban interface fires, showing fire emissions in populated areas are three times more likely to lead to annual premature deaths than emissions from wildfires in general.

    • Air Quality

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  5. Wildfire experts available to explain fire behavior, potential impacts

    NSF NCAR scientists are studying key aspects of wildfires.

    • Air Quality,
    • Climate

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