1.7K views · 63 reactions | Air quality is reported using the Air Quality Index (AQI). Do you know what these numbers and their corresponding levels mean? View the chart below to find out. To see the current air quality in your area, visit airnow.gov | U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) | Facebook

18K views · 239 reactions | With wildfire smoke and haze still in the Portland area, we’re looking at the hourly air quality map for the Pacific Northwest. The Air Quality Index in Portland as of 8 a.m. was 153. Air quality is considered “unhealthy” above 150 AQI and “very unhealthy” at 200 AQI. Around the state, many areas are still well above 150. Learn more at https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2018/08/portland_air_quality_still_con.html | The Oregonian | Facebook

50K views · 301 reactions | In the last month, cities like New York and Sacramento have reported higher-than-normal air pollution, with Denver on Aug. 7 reporting the worst air quality in the world. Here’s how poor air quality can lead to serious health effects. | NOVA l PBS | Facebook