Oregon Wildfires: A Smoke-Blanketed Landscape Captured by NASA

NASA's Aqua satellite reveals the devastating impact of wildfires in Oregon, ignited by lightning storms, as they engulf over a million acres and prompt air quality warnings.

NASA's Aqua satellite reveals the devastating impact of wildfires in Oregon, ignited by lightning storms, as they engulf over a million acres and prompt air quality warnings.

NASA's TEMPO mission has provided critical insights into nitrogen dioxide levels and their impact on ozone formation along the New York-Washington corridor, highlighting the importance of real-time air quality monitoring.

In March 2026, strong winds carried Saharan dust across northwestern Africa, impacting visibility and air quality, as observed by NASA and NOAA satellites.

A recent experiment measured the air quality effects of 3D printing using a household monitor, revealing notable spikes in VOC levels.