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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Specialized air quality instruments captured a spike in lead, chlorine, and bromine pollution during the L.A. wildfires.
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Share on Pinterest If you live in an area where you may be exposed to wildfire smoke, check your local Air Quality Index (AQI) before exercising outdoors. Jay L. Clendenin/Getty Images Wildfire ...
After fires destroyed multiple neighborhoods across Los Angeles County, many residents looked up to find blue, smoke-free skies this week. The Air Quality Index (AQI) — which measures the ...
The AQI is measured on a scale from 0 to 500, with the lower the number, the healthier the air. (Getty Creative) ...