The Role of Air Quality Index in Assessing Wildfire Smoke Risk: Limitations and Considerations
The air quality in New York City has reached “Unhealthy” levels due to smoke from the Canadian wildfires. People are being advised to avoid outdoor activities and wear well-fitting face masks. If you live in the Midwestern, Northeastern, or Middle Atlantic U.S., you’re probably familiar with the Air Quality Index (AQI) and its recent spike. …