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The state's Department of Environmental Conservation issued an air quality advisory for much of New York City and Mid-Hudson counties.

The concentration of particulate matter in the air can worsen asthma and heart disease for some.

The annual State of the Air report once again gave failing grades to ozone levels in Manhattan, Queens, The Bronx and Suffolk County. But Staten Island managed to improve to a D.

Of course, the electrocution won't actually hurt Blaine at all; in fact, his dumb little stunt may only hurt the environment.

Smog-free air is simply too expensive, and in light of today's abysmal jobs report, America—and President Obama's reelection campaign—just can't afford it, the White House essentially decided today.

Levels of fine particles in the air. (Via Department of Health)

Sunny skies continue! Today will be much like yesterday albeit slightly more

NYC’s air quality has gotten substantially worse compared to other cities, according