Rachel Brooks

Articles

Cracked phone shows AQI 412 amid smog, wilted leaf, abandoned burrito, ghost emojis float.

What to Do When the Air Quality Turns “Hazardous”

Hazardous air quality slammed into my life like a rogue Uber surge last Tuesday, and I’m still coughing up regrets. I woke up tasting...
Wildfires
3
minutes
Window sealed with tape and towel, flickering candle, wilted plant by fan, question mark ash.

Protect Your Home from Wildfire Smoke with These Quick Fixes

Protect your home from wildfire smoke hit me like a brick last August when the sky over Portland turned straight-up apocalyptic orange. I’m talking...
Wildfires
3
minutes
Melted HEPA filter drips sludge beside cracked phone showing purple AQI alert.

Poor Air Quality Is Making You Sick — Here’s the Proof

Poor air quality is straight-up turning my throat into sandpaper this week, and I’m not even dramatic—okay, maybe a little, but hear me out. I’m...
Air Quality
4
minutes