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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, including the MiAir Quality Index Dashboard and AirNow.

Sensitive groups, such as those with respiratory issues or heart conditions, are more vulnerable to the effects of poor air quality.

Knowing how to read the EPA's Air Quality Index can help you understand whether smoke from numerous Canadian wildfires makes it hazardous to breathe outside air.

" The AQI is an index for reporting daily air quality . It tells how clean or polluted the air is, and what associated health effects might be a concern, especially for ground-level ozone and particle pollution," the U.S.

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