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air quality monitoring
Coverage of air quality monitoring in the Nexus archive.
- Studying the Wildfires in Caltech’s Backyard
Caltech labs are conducting research projects to address public health and safety concerns following the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. Scientists are testing for heavy metal contamination, monitoring air quality, and assessing erosion hazards in the burn area.
- Sandy fire burns near former nuclear test site, triggering air monitoring efforts
A fire near Ventura County has triggered air quality monitoring efforts due to its proximity to the Santa Susana Field Laboratory, a former nuclear test site. The Ventura County Fire Department announced the monitoring measures on Wednesday evening as a precautionary measure.