Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The AQI is measured on a scale from 0 to 500, with the lower the number, the healthier the air. (Getty Creative) But many ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Air Quality Index (AQI) refers to the Environmental Protection Agency's scale regarding the health impact of air quality and pollution in the U.S., regulated under the Clear Air ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Smoke from wildfires in Canada has drifted into the U.S., prompting air quality alerts for Americans as it continues to spread.

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Air Quality Index is used for reporting on the daily air conditions, how clean or polluted the air is, and how it will affect you and your outdoor activities. The ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- With smoke blowing into the Philadelphia region from the wildfires in Canada, you may have heard a lot about the Air Quality Index or AQI. But what it is, exactly? The Air ...

Many of us have been affected by the smoky conditions, whether itchy eyes or a sore throat. This has caused multiple counties to be placed on an air quality alert. This index can be confusing to ...

The 184 rating was consistent with ratings the city’s air earned this past weekend, as well as a National Weather Service air quality alert in place for Eastern Washington through noon Thursday, at ...

In recent days, the air quality index has been at "Unhealthy" levels in New York City from the Canadian wildfires smoke. People have been warned to avoid outdoor physical activities. Those who spend ...

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, ...