Smoke from fires in southwestern Oregon drifted over much of Oregon in this true color image from late September 2009. The associated aerosol image reveals that the smoke reached as far east as eastern Montana and central Canada, illustrating that pollution travels long distances.
Published Oct 21, 2009
Air pollution is less common in southern China, but Guangdong province can still get pretty hazy.
Published Jan 23, 2018
December 2013 brought thick haze that stretched from Beijing to Shanghai.
Published Dec 10, 2013
Smog and haze-filled clouds blanketed Beijing and other parts of China.
Published Jan 15, 2013Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Dust and Haze Human Presence
Wildfires and agricultural burning have produced thick haze for the past month.
Published Apr 12, 2019
Thick haze hung over northern India in the latter part of October 2014.
Published Oct 30, 2014
NASA’s Aura satellite observes nitrogen dioxide hovering over many cities in the region, trapped by winter weather conditions.
Published Jan 18, 2013
Fine particles of pollution lodge deep in the lungs, where they cause serious health problems. Scientists are working to tally the global consequences.
Published Sep 19, 2013
An outbreak of severe pollution prompted officials in Paris to bar half of all vehicles from the roads.
Published Mar 18, 2014
