Ms. Carmen
@mscarmenscience.bsky.social
Environmental Science Educator & Communicator | Graduate Student in Earth & Environmental Sciences | Focus: Urban Air Quality & Community Engagement
Everything in our planet is connected and comes full-circle one way or another...
Contaminants in a now-drying Salton Sea in California are creating serious lung health consequences, particularly in children. Link to article: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Contaminants in a now-drying Salton Sea in California are creating serious lung health consequences, particularly in children. Link to article: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
California’s drying Salton Sea harms the lungs of people living nearby, say researchers
Experts suspect that dust from the sea contains endotoxic bacteria membranes caused by fertilizer runoff
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Everything in our planet is connected and comes full-circle one way or another...
Contaminants in a now-drying Salton Sea in California are creating serious lung health consequences, particularly in children. Link to article: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Contaminants in a now-drying Salton Sea in California are creating serious lung health consequences, particularly in children. Link to article: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Really excited to share that the organization I run, Kiddie Science, was recently awarded a grant for an idea that I'm quite passionate and personally invested in bringing to fruition. Lots more details to come, but in the meantime, get excited and welcome to Citizen Science!
November 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Really excited to share that the organization I run, Kiddie Science, was recently awarded a grant for an idea that I'm quite passionate and personally invested in bringing to fruition. Lots more details to come, but in the meantime, get excited and welcome to Citizen Science!
Where were you the day the sky turned orange? If you were in New York City on the afternoon of June 7th, I’m sure you remember how strange and eerie that whole experience was. On this episode, I reflect on the June 2023 wildfire smoke event in New York City: www.buzzsprout.com/2459806/epis...
October 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Where were you the day the sky turned orange? If you were in New York City on the afternoon of June 7th, I’m sure you remember how strange and eerie that whole experience was. On this episode, I reflect on the June 2023 wildfire smoke event in New York City: www.buzzsprout.com/2459806/epis...
At the mercy of the winds...
This is your morning update. If you pan out, this is what you see on the PurpleAir map. NYC is currently in the yellow, with a simple wind shift in control of where the AQI goes.
There are over 800 wildfires currently burning in Canada and the US.
This is your morning update. If you pan out, this is what you see on the PurpleAir map. NYC is currently in the yellow, with a simple wind shift in control of where the AQI goes.
There are over 800 wildfires currently burning in Canada and the US.
August 7, 2025 at 6:14 PM
At the mercy of the winds...
This is your morning update. If you pan out, this is what you see on the PurpleAir map. NYC is currently in the yellow, with a simple wind shift in control of where the AQI goes.
There are over 800 wildfires currently burning in Canada and the US.
This is your morning update. If you pan out, this is what you see on the PurpleAir map. NYC is currently in the yellow, with a simple wind shift in control of where the AQI goes.
There are over 800 wildfires currently burning in Canada and the US.
Breathing polluted air doesn’t just make the sky look hazy—it has real, and sometimes lasting effects on your body.
Recent studies suggest long-term exposure to pollution may contribute to cognitive decline or brain fog, memory loss, and even depression. Learn more at inhaleexhale.buzzsprout.com
Recent studies suggest long-term exposure to pollution may contribute to cognitive decline or brain fog, memory loss, and even depression. Learn more at inhaleexhale.buzzsprout.com
August 5, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Breathing polluted air doesn’t just make the sky look hazy—it has real, and sometimes lasting effects on your body.
Recent studies suggest long-term exposure to pollution may contribute to cognitive decline or brain fog, memory loss, and even depression. Learn more at inhaleexhale.buzzsprout.com
Recent studies suggest long-term exposure to pollution may contribute to cognitive decline or brain fog, memory loss, and even depression. Learn more at inhaleexhale.buzzsprout.com
Episode 9 of the podcast is now live! www.buzzsprout.com/2459806/epis...
It’s easy to think about air as invisible and inconsequential, simply because its always there, but it’s anything but.
It’s easy to think about air as invisible and inconsequential, simply because its always there, but it’s anything but.
June 12, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Episode 9 of the podcast is now live! www.buzzsprout.com/2459806/epis...
It’s easy to think about air as invisible and inconsequential, simply because its always there, but it’s anything but.
It’s easy to think about air as invisible and inconsequential, simply because its always there, but it’s anything but.
Early afternoon AQI update from Brooklyn, NY.
We're dealing with heat, ozone, and wildfire smoke.
We're dealing with heat, ozone, and wildfire smoke.
June 5, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Early afternoon AQI update from Brooklyn, NY.
We're dealing with heat, ozone, and wildfire smoke.
We're dealing with heat, ozone, and wildfire smoke.
How smoky air moves.
A high pressure system just to our south is going to slowly ease this smoky air eastward toward us. Our AQI right now is 11. That will definitely change this evening, and will persist overnight into most of the day tomorrow.
A high pressure system just to our south is going to slowly ease this smoky air eastward toward us. Our AQI right now is 11. That will definitely change this evening, and will persist overnight into most of the day tomorrow.
June 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
How smoky air moves.
A high pressure system just to our south is going to slowly ease this smoky air eastward toward us. Our AQI right now is 11. That will definitely change this evening, and will persist overnight into most of the day tomorrow.
A high pressure system just to our south is going to slowly ease this smoky air eastward toward us. Our AQI right now is 11. That will definitely change this evening, and will persist overnight into most of the day tomorrow.
Good morning! If you're in the NYC area, you can expect to experience diminished air quality tomorrow (Tuesday) due to smoky air from Canadian wildfires.
Fires are unfortunately not under control, and thousands of evacuations have been ordered. Stay safe out there!
Fires are unfortunately not under control, and thousands of evacuations have been ordered. Stay safe out there!
June 2, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Good morning! If you're in the NYC area, you can expect to experience diminished air quality tomorrow (Tuesday) due to smoky air from Canadian wildfires.
Fires are unfortunately not under control, and thousands of evacuations have been ordered. Stay safe out there!
Fires are unfortunately not under control, and thousands of evacuations have been ordered. Stay safe out there!
When air quality becomes art.
This weekend, I had the honor of attending the Teens Arts Connection exhibit which included a very familiar face. You can check out amazing artwork made by NYC teens now through June 2nd at the Riverside Church.
This weekend, I had the honor of attending the Teens Arts Connection exhibit which included a very familiar face. You can check out amazing artwork made by NYC teens now through June 2nd at the Riverside Church.
May 19, 2025 at 12:23 PM
When air quality becomes art.
This weekend, I had the honor of attending the Teens Arts Connection exhibit which included a very familiar face. You can check out amazing artwork made by NYC teens now through June 2nd at the Riverside Church.
This weekend, I had the honor of attending the Teens Arts Connection exhibit which included a very familiar face. You can check out amazing artwork made by NYC teens now through June 2nd at the Riverside Church.
Your 3pm AQI update.
The 95 is the 10 minute average, the 132 is the current reading.
map.purpleair.com/air-quality-...
The 95 is the 10 minute average, the 132 is the current reading.
map.purpleair.com/air-quality-...
April 24, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Your 3pm AQI update.
The 95 is the 10 minute average, the 132 is the current reading.
map.purpleair.com/air-quality-...
The 95 is the 10 minute average, the 132 is the current reading.
map.purpleair.com/air-quality-...
ALERT!!! A wildfire in Ocean County, NJ will be affecting the NYC air quality tomorrow, 4/24. Now is a good time to make sure you have access to n95 or kn95 masks since you'll need them for outdoor use tomorrow.
April 23, 2025 at 2:22 PM
ALERT!!! A wildfire in Ocean County, NJ will be affecting the NYC air quality tomorrow, 4/24. Now is a good time to make sure you have access to n95 or kn95 masks since you'll need them for outdoor use tomorrow.
This week in air quality news......
"...cars foul the air regardless of the fuel they use."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
"...cars foul the air regardless of the fuel they use."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Even Oslo Has an Air Quality Problem
Norway’s capital is known for its green policies and widespread adoption of electric vehicles. Why does the city still struggle with air pollution?
www.bloomberg.com
April 14, 2025 at 2:13 PM
This week in air quality news......
"...cars foul the air regardless of the fuel they use."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
"...cars foul the air regardless of the fuel they use."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Here's some sobering research news about air quality:
theconversation.com/early-exposu...
theconversation.com/early-exposu...
Early exposure to air pollution could affect brain development and mental health later in life: new research
The effects of childhood exposure to poor air quality may be small for the individual, but at a population level, they could have major consequences on the workforce.
theconversation.com
April 8, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Here's some sobering research news about air quality:
theconversation.com/early-exposu...
theconversation.com/early-exposu...
This week in air quality news...
Air pollution kills millions every year — where does it come from? A breakdown of the sources of many air pollutants that damage our health and ecosystems. ourworldindata.org/air-pollutio...
Air pollution kills millions every year — where does it come from? A breakdown of the sources of many air pollutants that damage our health and ecosystems. ourworldindata.org/air-pollutio...
Air pollution kills millions every year — where does it come from?
A breakdown of the sources of many air pollutants that damage our health and ecosystems.
ourworldindata.org
April 6, 2025 at 12:06 AM
This week in air quality news...
Air pollution kills millions every year — where does it come from? A breakdown of the sources of many air pollutants that damage our health and ecosystems. ourworldindata.org/air-pollutio...
Air pollution kills millions every year — where does it come from? A breakdown of the sources of many air pollutants that damage our health and ecosystems. ourworldindata.org/air-pollutio...
Spring is here, which means so is spring cleaning! Make changing your air filter part of your routine.
This is my at-home filter after six months of use. While it doesn't seem dramatic, wait till you see the side-by-side comparison with a new one.
This is my at-home filter after six months of use. While it doesn't seem dramatic, wait till you see the side-by-side comparison with a new one.
April 5, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Spring is here, which means so is spring cleaning! Make changing your air filter part of your routine.
This is my at-home filter after six months of use. While it doesn't seem dramatic, wait till you see the side-by-side comparison with a new one.
This is my at-home filter after six months of use. While it doesn't seem dramatic, wait till you see the side-by-side comparison with a new one.
Breathing. It’s one of the most basic things we require to stay alive, and yet, we rarely stop to consider what’s actually in the air we're taking in. Check out this first episode as we dive into the basics:
www.buzzsprout.com/2459806/epis...
www.buzzsprout.com/2459806/epis...
April 2, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Breathing. It’s one of the most basic things we require to stay alive, and yet, we rarely stop to consider what’s actually in the air we're taking in. Check out this first episode as we dive into the basics:
www.buzzsprout.com/2459806/epis...
www.buzzsprout.com/2459806/epis...
This Week In Air Quality News:
March 30, 2025 at 7:13 PM
This Week In Air Quality News:
Get your titers checked. Your doc can check to see how your immunity is doing and you should receive an MMR vaccine if needed. Parent of a young child? Please get them vaccinated! Odds are increasing daily that you'll personally cross paths with this beast of a germ.
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Video ‘We are on track to have the worst measles outbreak of this century’: Dr. Jha
ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews Biden’s coronavirus response coordinator and dean of Brown University's School of Public Health Dr. Ashish Jha on “This Week.”
abcnews.go.com
March 30, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Get your titers checked. Your doc can check to see how your immunity is doing and you should receive an MMR vaccine if needed. Parent of a young child? Please get them vaccinated! Odds are increasing daily that you'll personally cross paths with this beast of a germ.
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10 Global Cities Where Air Quality Hit Dangerous Levels This Year
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10 Global Cities Where Air Quality Hit Dangerous Levels This Year
Unfortunately, air pollution has become a daily health hazard for millions worldwide. In 2024 and early 2025, several major cities reached alarming levels of air pollution, especially in terms of PM2....
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March 28, 2025 at 12:17 AM
10 Global Cities Where Air Quality Hit Dangerous Levels This Year
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Drought conditions and high winds puts most of the east coast in an elevated fire risk. Already, parts of the Carolinas are under air quality advisories and/or mandatory evacuations due to large wildfires that are not yet contained.
March 27, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Drought conditions and high winds puts most of the east coast in an elevated fire risk. Already, parts of the Carolinas are under air quality advisories and/or mandatory evacuations due to large wildfires that are not yet contained.
Parts of South Carolina are experiencing air that looks like dense fog due to wildfires. Advisories continue to be in effect. www.postandcourier.com/table-rock-w...
Ash is falling in downtown Greenville from Table Rock wildfire smoke, air quality warning issued
Table Rock and Persimmon Ridge forest wildfire smoke and ash are in downtown Greenville because of wind and weather. Spartanburg also under air quality alert.
www.postandcourier.com
March 27, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Parts of South Carolina are experiencing air that looks like dense fog due to wildfires. Advisories continue to be in effect. www.postandcourier.com/table-rock-w...
Parts of western North Carolina are under a Code Purple air warning due to wildfires in the area. www.deq.nc.gov/news/press-r...
Code Purple is very unhealthy air quality. The general public is urged to avoid long or intense outdoor activities
Code Purple is very unhealthy air quality. The general public is urged to avoid long or intense outdoor activities
DEQ Forecasts Code Purple Air Quality in Western NC Due to Wildfires
Smoke from South Carolina wildfires has the potential to create very unhealthy air quality in Transylvania County on Thursday, and other nearby counties may also experience unhealthy air quality from ...
www.deq.nc.gov
March 26, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Parts of western North Carolina are under a Code Purple air warning due to wildfires in the area. www.deq.nc.gov/news/press-r...
Code Purple is very unhealthy air quality. The general public is urged to avoid long or intense outdoor activities
Code Purple is very unhealthy air quality. The general public is urged to avoid long or intense outdoor activities
Both an air quality alert and a state of emergency have been declared for parts of the Carolinas due to wildfires: www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
State of emergency declared as wildfires rage out of control in the Carolinas
Parts of North Carolina and South Carolina have been designated an "elevated fire risk" for weeks because of high winds, low humidity and little rain.
www.usatoday.com
March 26, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Both an air quality alert and a state of emergency have been declared for parts of the Carolinas due to wildfires: www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
The World Health Organization sets targets for heathy limits to human exposure of certain pollutants. Over 100 countries exceed these limits.
Learn more about air quality and what it means for your health on the podcast: inhaleexhale.buzzsprout.com
Learn more about air quality and what it means for your health on the podcast: inhaleexhale.buzzsprout.com
March 24, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The World Health Organization sets targets for heathy limits to human exposure of certain pollutants. Over 100 countries exceed these limits.
Learn more about air quality and what it means for your health on the podcast: inhaleexhale.buzzsprout.com
Learn more about air quality and what it means for your health on the podcast: inhaleexhale.buzzsprout.com