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How to Check the Air Quality in Your Neighborhood

The air quality in your neighborhood can vary greatly from day to day. This is especially true during fire season, when smoke from wildfires can drift hundreds of miles. That’s why it’s important to know how to check the air quality in your neighborhood.

In this blog post, we’ll show you how to check the air quality in your neighborhood. We’ll also discuss the current smoke situation in the US, and provide resources to help you stay informed.

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Wildfire Smoke from Canada Drifts Across the US

Wildfire smoke from Canada continues to drift across the United States, causing air quality alerts and health concerns.

The smoke has been seen as far south as the Gulf Coast and as far east as the Atlantic Ocean. It has also reached the Great Lakes, where it is causing hazy skies and poor air quality.

The smoke is a result of the unprecedented wildfire season in Canada. So far this year, more than 10 million acres have burned in Canada, making it the third-worst wildfire season on record. The fires have been driven by hot, dry weather and high winds.

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Improve Indoor Air Quality with These Simple Tips

The air quality in your house can be more contaminated than the air outside, especially in big cities where there is more industrialization!

With most Americans spending nearly 90% of their lives indoors, shouldn’t you at least consider the quality of air you’re breathing? These tips will help you get cleaner air at home.

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The Air Quality Index Explained

In this post, we thoroughly explain the Air Quality Index (AQI), including its history, uses, and calculations. We explore how the AQI is used to protect public health and track trends in air pollution over time.