‘It’s Really Dangerous, It’s Really Scary’: Air Pollution Makes Californians Feel Like They’re Breathing Fire
As the wildfires continue to rage, residents are forced to continue breathing air that has particulates in it that can negatively affect their health. And staying indoors for prolonged periods, which is one of the few ways of guarding against particulate matter, can affect mental health.
KQED:
Breathing Fire: California's Central Valley Bears The Brunt Of Harmful Wildfire Smoke
Smoke from wildfires is undermining decades of gains made in reducing air pollution from exhaust pipes and power plants. The number of days each year that wildfires foul the air is increasing in parts of the West, with worse expected as temperatures continue to rise. (Miller and Hall, 8/15)
In other news from across the state —
Fresno Bee:
California Health Officials Say Measles Is Out There
Measles cases continue to pop up in the United States. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday that 107 people from 21 states, including California, have reported getting measles. (Anderson, 8/15)
Modesto Bee:
Uber As A Tool To Fight Sex Trafficking? Here’s How That Would Work
With hundreds of area drivers giving rides at all times of the day, Uber can be a valuable tool in fighting human trafficking, an audience of largely criminal-justice professionals was told Wednesday. ... Through its driver app and its larger-market Greenlight hubs where drivers can get in-person support from Uber staff, the company has shared tips, hotline numbers and other information, he said. (Farrow, 8/15)