Is the Air Quality Index enough? What the AQI can — and can't — tell you about how healthy the atmosphere is.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) can tell you a lot about the health of the environment, but there are still measures you can take ...
What the Air Quality Index Means for Your Health—and How to Stay Safe
Learn what the air quality index (AQI) means, how it impacts your health, and how to stay safe when pollution is high.
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Does a ‘good’ Air Quality Index rating mean it’s safe to be outdoors?
Public health officials and experts say the AQI, while helpful, fails to fully account for the health risks associated with destructive urban fires and high winds. That’s because AQI is ...
Relax, people. NYC air quality today is just fine
If you have been hearing about poor air quality in New York City Friday, you can breathe a deep sigh of relief (literally): ...
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Wildfire health questions: Air quality, clean up risks and more
KCRW and R&S Kayne Foundation Los Angeles held a public information panel and Q&A session regarding immediate and long-term ...
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Can You Exercise Outside in Wildfire Smoke? How to Tell if the Air is Safe
Again, it’s unclear — but based on studies looking at air pollution in general, health experts assume long-term exposure to consistently high AQI levels may increase a person’s risk for ...
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L.A County air quality
But public health officials and experts say the AQI, while helpful, fails to fully account for the health risks associated with destructive urban wildfires and high winds. AQI’s Limits ...