Air Quality Index

Breathe deep, the air is clean.

Air pollution is a major environmental and health concern around the world. It can cause a variety of health problems, including respiratory illnesses, heart disease, and even cancer.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) is a measure of how clean or polluted the air is. It is based on the concentration of five major pollutants: ground-level ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide.
The AQI is divided into six categories, each with a corresponding color code:
Good (green): 0-50
Moderate (yellow): 51-100
Unhealthy for sensitive groups (orange): 101-150
Unhealthy (red): 151-200
Very unhealthy (purple): 201-300
Hazardous (maroon): 300+
The AQI is an important tool for understanding the air quality in your area and taking steps to protect your health. You can check the AQI for your area on the website of your local air quality agency or on the EPA's website.
If the AQI is unhealthy, there are a number of things you can do to reduce your exposure to air pollution, including:
• Stay indoors as much as possible.
• Keep windows and doors closed.
• Use an air purifier.
• Avoid outdoor activities, especially during peak pollution hours.
• Take public transportation or carpool instead of driving alone.
Improving air quality is a complex challenge, but it is one that we must address in order to protect our health and the environment.

What can you do to improve air quality?

There are a number of things you can do to improve air quality, both indoors and outdoors.
Indoors:

Use an air purifier. Air purifiers can remove pollutants from the air, such as dust, pollen, and smoke.
Keep windows and doors closed. This will help to keep outdoor pollutants from entering your home.
Avoid using candles and incense. Candles and incense can release harmful pollutants into the air.
Use fans and ventilation systems. Fans and ventilation systems can help to circulate the air and remove pollutants.

Outdoors:

Reduce your carbon footprint. Driving less, using less energy, and eating less meat can all help to reduce air pollution.
Plant trees. Trees can help to filter pollutants from the air.
Support clean energy initiatives. Clean energy initiatives, such as solar and wind power, can help to reduce air pollution.
Be an advocate for clean air. Contact your local elected officials and let them know that you support clean air initiatives.

Improving air quality is a complex challenge, but it is one that we must address in order to protect our health and the environment.
By taking these simple steps, you can help to improve air quality and protect your health.