Yahoo

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) But many Angelenos aren’t sure if the AQI tells the full story, especially given how ...
Lansing State Journal

How do I read the Air Quality Index? What the colors, categories mean

The Air Quality Index (AQI) uses a color-coded scale to inform the public about air pollution levels and potential health risks. Michigan residents can check the AQI through various online resources, ...
Lansing State Journal

What does the air quality index mean? How to read the AQI to navigate wildfire smoke

Canadian wildfire smoke is affecting air quality in parts of Michigan. The EPA's air quality index (AQI) uses a color-coded scale to inform the public about air quality and associated health risks.
Wired

Why You Need an Outdoor Air Quality Monitor

It wasn’t that long ago that few people were monitoring the air—not the government, not its citizens. Today, weather apps provide estimates of outdoor air quality, and the government’s own air quality ...