Even if you don’t fall into one of the sensitive categories, an EPA official explained that the public should still “know their number.” The AQI is based on large population studies, ...

Learn what the air quality index (AQI) means, how it impacts your health, and how to stay safe when pollution is high.

The AQI is measured on a scale from 0 to 500, with the lower the number, the healthier the air. (Getty Creative) ...

Ash from the wildfires, which can irritate your skin or lungs, falls out of the air and settles onto the ground and therefore ...

By Aaron Schrank/LAist Originally published Jan. 14, 2025 Angelenos still bothered by the smell of smoke may be surprised to see that Air Quality Index numbers returned to “healthy” or “moderate” ...

Fortunately, the US Environmental Protection Agency has a resource called the Air Quality Index to help monitor air quality. We'll explain how it works and how you can use it to avoid unhealthy ...

NEW DELHI: The average AQI in Delhi on Monday was 494, the second highest daily reading recorded by the Central Pollution Control Board since the measure was introduced in 2015. Yet, international ...

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 ...

That information is used as it pertains to air compliance for the national ambient air quality standards,” Toole explained. While it is important to check AQI levels in your area, it is equally ...

also judged on the AQI scale, shot up to ‘very poor’ levels (301 – 400). This could partly explain the low visibility. These areas included Borivali East, Navy Nagar, Deonar, Malad West ...