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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What AQI actually says (and overlooks)
The air quality index (AQI) in many LA regions looks good, but that doesn't mean the air is safe. Why it matters: The AQI in ...
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Does a ‘good’ Air Quality Index rating mean it’s safe to be outdoors?
The Air Quality Index, or AQI, is the primary system used to warn the public when air pollution is dangerous. It’s based on ...
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THE DIRT: Air quality monitoring
Think back to the red AQI forecast on your phone. What information was it trying to convey? The Air Quality Index (AQI) is a ...
What the Air Quality Index doesn’t tell us about the air
Ash from the wildfires, which can irritate your skin or lungs, falls out of the air and settles onto the ground and therefore ...
Why It’s So Confusing to Determine Air Quality in Los Angeles Right Now
Calculating air pollution from wildfires and other events has become more complicated. That doesn’t mean it’s necessarily ...
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Is the Air Quality Index enough? What the AQI can — and can't — tell you about how healthy the atmosphere is.
The AQI is measured on a scale from 0 to 500, with the lower the number, the healthier the air. (Getty Creative) ...
Map shows where air quality is being affected by Los Angeles wildfires
As thousands of acres burn across Southern California, wildfire smoke is causing poor air quality in the region and beyond.
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Oregon DEQ issues air quality advisory for La Pne due to air stagnation
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory for La Pine Tuesday due to stagnant air ...