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Canada #WildfireSmoke to be a periodic problem into August across #Midwest, #Northeast
Prevailing winds will direct more wildfire smoke from western #Ontario into the Midwest and Northeast often well into August. Needed rain to put out the fires may be scarce.
By Alex Sosnowski, Jul 20, 2026
Excerpt: " Hundreds of large wildfires are burning across Canada and the United States.
"There are 809 active #wildfires in #Canada, according to the Canadian Wildland Fire Information System. To date this year, there have been 3,575 fires that have burned 2.7 million hectares.
"Even more fires have burned across the #US. 'So far this year, 40,771 fires have burned more than 3.9 million acres across the United States,' according to the (U.S.) National Interagency Fire Center newsroom. 'Fires in the Northwest and the fires in northern Minnesota pose the greatest demand for firefighting resources. Resource assignments are being prioritized based on life and property risk, operational impact, and probability of success.' "
#WildfireSeason #USPol #WorldPol #ClimateChange #Polycrisis #AQI #WildfireSmoke #ClimateDiary #TheWorldIsBurning
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Canada #WildfireSmoke to be a periodic problem into August across #Midwest, #Northeast
Prevailing winds will direct more wildfire smoke from western #Ontario into the Midwest and Northeast often well into August. Needed rain to put out the fires may be scarce.
By Alex Sosnowski, Jul 20, 2026
Excerpt: " Hundreds of large wildfires are burning across Canada and the United States.
"There are 809 active #wildfires in #Canada, according to the Canadian Wildland Fire Information System. To date this year, there have been 3,575 fires that have burned 2.7 million hectares.
"Even more fires have burned across the #US. 'So far this year, 40,771 fires have burned more than 3.9 million acres across the United States,' according to the (U.S.) National Interagency Fire Center newsroom. 'Fires in the Northwest and the fires in northern Minnesota pose the greatest demand for firefighting resources. Resource assignments are being prioritized based on life and property risk, operational impact, and probability of success.' "
#WildfireSeason #USPol #WorldPol #ClimateChange #Polycrisis #AQI #WildfireSmoke #ClimateDiary #TheWorldIsBurning
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Canada #WildfireSmoke to be a periodic problem into August across #Midwest, #Northeast
Prevailing winds will direct more wildfire smoke from western #Ontario into the Midwest and Northeast often well into August. Needed rain to put out the fires may be scarce.
By Alex Sosnowski, Jul 20, 2026
Excerpt: " Hundreds of large wildfires are burning across Canada and the United States.
"There are 809 active #wildfires in #Canada, according to the Canadian Wildland Fire Information System. To date this year, there have been 3,575 fires that have burned 2.7 million hectares.
"Even more fires have burned across the #US. 'So far this year, 40,771 fires have burned more than 3.9 million acres across the United States,' according to the (U.S.) National Interagency Fire Center newsroom. 'Fires in the Northwest and the fires in northern Minnesota pose the greatest demand for firefighting resources. Resource assignments are being prioritized based on life and property risk, operational impact, and probability of success.' "
#WildfireSeason #USPol #WorldPol #ClimateChange #Polycrisis #AQI #WildfireSmoke #ClimateDiary #TheWorldIsBurning
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Canada #WildfireSmoke to be a periodic problem into August across #Midwest, #Northeast
Prevailing winds will direct more wildfire smoke from western #Ontario into the Midwest and Northeast often well into August. Needed rain to put out the fires may be scarce.
By Alex Sosnowski, Jul 20, 2026
Excerpt: " Hundreds of large wildfires are burning across Canada and the United States.
"There are 809 active #wildfires in #Canada, according to the Canadian Wildland Fire Information System. To date this year, there have been 3,575 fires that have burned 2.7 million hectares.
"Even more fires have burned across the #US. 'So far this year, 40,771 fires have burned more than 3.9 million acres across the United States,' according to the (U.S.) National Interagency Fire Center newsroom. 'Fires in the Northwest and the fires in northern Minnesota pose the greatest demand for firefighting resources. Resource assignments are being prioritized based on life and property risk, operational impact, and probability of success.' "
#WildfireSeason #USPol #WorldPol #ClimateChange #Polycrisis #AQI #WildfireSmoke #ClimateDiary #TheWorldIsBurning
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Canada #WildfireSmoke to be a periodic problem into August across #Midwest, #Northeast
Prevailing winds will direct more wildfire smoke from western #Ontario into the Midwest and Northeast often well into August. Needed rain to put out the fires may be scarce.
By Alex Sosnowski, Jul 20, 2026
Excerpt: " Hundreds of large wildfires are burning across Canada and the United States.
"There are 809 active #wildfires in #Canada, according to the Canadian Wildland Fire Information System. To date this year, there have been 3,575 fires that have burned 2.7 million hectares.
"Even more fires have burned across the #US. 'So far this year, 40,771 fires have burned more than 3.9 million acres across the United States,' according to the (U.S.) National Interagency Fire Center newsroom. 'Fires in the Northwest and the fires in northern Minnesota pose the greatest demand for firefighting resources. Resource assignments are being prioritized based on life and property risk, operational impact, and probability of success.' "
#WildfireSeason #USPol #WorldPol #ClimateChange #Polycrisis #AQI #WildfireSmoke #ClimateDiary #TheWorldIsBurning
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I despise Danielle Smith & Doug Ford as much as the next person but you JUST know that my congress critter sending strongly worded letters to Canada would be threatening annexation if Canada halted all fossil fuel production suddenly.
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I despise Danielle Smith & Doug Ford as much as the next person but you JUST know that my congress critter sending strongly worded letters to Canada would be threatening annexation if Canada halted all fossil fuel production suddenly.
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Man, finally. Clean enough air.
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Man, finally. Clean enough air.
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#AQI is hovering around 150-200 this morning in Saint Paul. Take care out there #Minnesota peeps ♥️
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#AQI is hovering around 150-200 this morning in Saint Paul. Take care out there #Minnesota peeps ♥️
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Area-wide pollution action day issued for most of Illinois | Local News
(WAND) — An area-wide air pollution action day has been issued for most of Illinois as more smoke…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Environment #AirQuality #AQI #areawideairpollutionactionday #canadianwildfires #Community #EnvironmentalProtectionAgency #Illinois #localnews #Science #smoke #wand #wandnews #wandtv
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Area-wide pollution action day issued for most of Illinois | Local News
(WAND) — An area-wide air pollution action day has been issued for most of Illinois as more smoke…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Environment #AirQuality #AQI #areawideairpollutionactionday #canadianwildfires #Community #EnvironmentalProtectionAgency #Illinois #localnews #Science #smoke #wand #wandnews #wandtv
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That's smoke. Sigh.
#aqi #wildfires #photography -
That's smoke. Sigh.
#aqi #wildfires #photography -
When will Chicago’s wildfire smoke finally clear? Here’s when you’ll actually be able to breathe easier.
If it feels like Chicago has been living inside a campfire for the past two days, you’re not…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Environment #AirQuality #AirQualityAlert #airqualityindex #AQI #Chicago #chicagoparkdistrict #EnvironmentalProtectionAgency #hazardousconditions #respiratoryconditions #Science
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When will Chicago’s wildfire smoke finally clear? Here’s when you’ll actually be able to breathe easier.
If it feels like Chicago has been living inside a campfire for the past two days, you’re not…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Environment #AirQuality #AirQualityAlert #airqualityindex #AQI #Chicago #chicagoparkdistrict #EnvironmentalProtectionAgency #hazardousconditions #respiratoryconditions #Science
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An Easy-to-Build #CorsiRosenthalBox Using Modular #PCFan Systems
Jim Rosenthal
October 21, 2023"The first Corsi-Rosenthal Box was built in August of 2020. It was presented as an #OpenSource' concept so that as many people as possible could have low-cost cleaner, safer indoor air. It is based on sound engineering principles, but it is really very simple. Use 4 (or 5) MERV 13 filters in a 'box' configuration with a box fan. The best thing is – it works! Consequently, many thousands have been made all over the world.
It has also been very enjoyable to see the continuous stream of ingenuity, creativity, and knowledge that has been expended to create a 'better' Corsi-Rosenthal Box. Much of this was out of necessity since many countries in the world do not have the same filters and fans as we have in North America. Many really smart and creative people have developed designs of the CR Box concept that work with the fans and filters available in their countries.
We have also had many people in North America who have contributed to the development of a “better mousetrap” of a DIY air cleaner. For effectiveness and low cost, it is very hard to beat the original box fan and “box” of filters design. But there have been many interesting modifications that have been shown to provide some real benefits. The most interesting of these is the use of PC fans to replace the box fan. The PC fans have the advantages of low noise and low energy usage but are not as economical or as easy to construct.
Here is another alternative – modular PC fan systems. A company by the name of AC Infinity (www.acinfinity.com) makes them. Their primary uses are for audio-visual cabinets and indoor horticulture. However, they provide low noise, high air flow and low power usage. In other words, they should work for Corsi-Rosenthal boxes. My initial tests confirm this conclusion. "
Note: I am not finding the fans on the AC Infinity website. I have found computer fans that can do the job on eBay and Amazon.
Learn more:
https://www.texairfilters.com/an-easy-to-build-corsi-rosenthal-box-using-modular-pc-fan-systems/#SolarPunkSunday #CleanAir #WildfireSmoke #WildfireHaze #AQI #AirQuality #WildfireSeason #Wildfires #DIY #CRBoxes
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An Easy-to-Build #CorsiRosenthalBox Using Modular #PCFan Systems
Jim Rosenthal
October 21, 2023"The first Corsi-Rosenthal Box was built in August of 2020. It was presented as an #OpenSource' concept so that as many people as possible could have low-cost cleaner, safer indoor air. It is based on sound engineering principles, but it is really very simple. Use 4 (or 5) MERV 13 filters in a 'box' configuration with a box fan. The best thing is – it works! Consequently, many thousands have been made all over the world.
It has also been very enjoyable to see the continuous stream of ingenuity, creativity, and knowledge that has been expended to create a 'better' Corsi-Rosenthal Box. Much of this was out of necessity since many countries in the world do not have the same filters and fans as we have in North America. Many really smart and creative people have developed designs of the CR Box concept that work with the fans and filters available in their countries.
We have also had many people in North America who have contributed to the development of a “better mousetrap” of a DIY air cleaner. For effectiveness and low cost, it is very hard to beat the original box fan and “box” of filters design. But there have been many interesting modifications that have been shown to provide some real benefits. The most interesting of these is the use of PC fans to replace the box fan. The PC fans have the advantages of low noise and low energy usage but are not as economical or as easy to construct.
Here is another alternative – modular PC fan systems. A company by the name of AC Infinity (www.acinfinity.com) makes them. Their primary uses are for audio-visual cabinets and indoor horticulture. However, they provide low noise, high air flow and low power usage. In other words, they should work for Corsi-Rosenthal boxes. My initial tests confirm this conclusion. "
Note: I am not finding the fans on the AC Infinity website. I have found computer fans that can do the job on eBay and Amazon.
Learn more:
https://www.texairfilters.com/an-easy-to-build-corsi-rosenthal-box-using-modular-pc-fan-systems/#SolarPunkSunday #CleanAir #WildfireSmoke #WildfireHaze #AQI #AirQuality #WildfireSeason #Wildfires #DIY #CRBoxes
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An Easy-to-Build #CorsiRosenthalBox Using Modular #PCFan Systems
Jim Rosenthal
October 21, 2023"The first Corsi-Rosenthal Box was built in August of 2020. It was presented as an #OpenSource' concept so that as many people as possible could have low-cost cleaner, safer indoor air. It is based on sound engineering principles, but it is really very simple. Use 4 (or 5) MERV 13 filters in a 'box' configuration with a box fan. The best thing is – it works! Consequently, many thousands have been made all over the world.
It has also been very enjoyable to see the continuous stream of ingenuity, creativity, and knowledge that has been expended to create a 'better' Corsi-Rosenthal Box. Much of this was out of necessity since many countries in the world do not have the same filters and fans as we have in North America. Many really smart and creative people have developed designs of the CR Box concept that work with the fans and filters available in their countries.
We have also had many people in North America who have contributed to the development of a “better mousetrap” of a DIY air cleaner. For effectiveness and low cost, it is very hard to beat the original box fan and “box” of filters design. But there have been many interesting modifications that have been shown to provide some real benefits. The most interesting of these is the use of PC fans to replace the box fan. The PC fans have the advantages of low noise and low energy usage but are not as economical or as easy to construct.
Here is another alternative – modular PC fan systems. A company by the name of AC Infinity (www.acinfinity.com) makes them. Their primary uses are for audio-visual cabinets and indoor horticulture. However, they provide low noise, high air flow and low power usage. In other words, they should work for Corsi-Rosenthal boxes. My initial tests confirm this conclusion. "
Note: I am not finding the fans on the AC Infinity website. I have found computer fans that can do the job on eBay and Amazon.
Learn more:
https://www.texairfilters.com/an-easy-to-build-corsi-rosenthal-box-using-modular-pc-fan-systems/#SolarPunkSunday #CleanAir #WildfireSmoke #WildfireHaze #AQI #AirQuality #WildfireSeason #Wildfires #DIY #CRBoxes
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An Easy-to-Build #CorsiRosenthalBox Using Modular #PCFan Systems
Jim Rosenthal
October 21, 2023"The first Corsi-Rosenthal Box was built in August of 2020. It was presented as an #OpenSource' concept so that as many people as possible could have low-cost cleaner, safer indoor air. It is based on sound engineering principles, but it is really very simple. Use 4 (or 5) MERV 13 filters in a 'box' configuration with a box fan. The best thing is – it works! Consequently, many thousands have been made all over the world.
It has also been very enjoyable to see the continuous stream of ingenuity, creativity, and knowledge that has been expended to create a 'better' Corsi-Rosenthal Box. Much of this was out of necessity since many countries in the world do not have the same filters and fans as we have in North America. Many really smart and creative people have developed designs of the CR Box concept that work with the fans and filters available in their countries.
We have also had many people in North America who have contributed to the development of a “better mousetrap” of a DIY air cleaner. For effectiveness and low cost, it is very hard to beat the original box fan and “box” of filters design. But there have been many interesting modifications that have been shown to provide some real benefits. The most interesting of these is the use of PC fans to replace the box fan. The PC fans have the advantages of low noise and low energy usage but are not as economical or as easy to construct.
Here is another alternative – modular PC fan systems. A company by the name of AC Infinity (www.acinfinity.com) makes them. Their primary uses are for audio-visual cabinets and indoor horticulture. However, they provide low noise, high air flow and low power usage. In other words, they should work for Corsi-Rosenthal boxes. My initial tests confirm this conclusion. "
Note: I am not finding the fans on the AC Infinity website. I have found computer fans that can do the job on eBay and Amazon.
Learn more:
https://www.texairfilters.com/an-easy-to-build-corsi-rosenthal-box-using-modular-pc-fan-systems/#SolarPunkSunday #CleanAir #WildfireSmoke #WildfireHaze #AQI #AirQuality #WildfireSeason #Wildfires #DIY #CRBoxes
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An Easy-to-Build #CorsiRosenthalBox Using Modular #PCFan Systems
Jim Rosenthal
October 21, 2023"The first Corsi-Rosenthal Box was built in August of 2020. It was presented as an #OpenSource' concept so that as many people as possible could have low-cost cleaner, safer indoor air. It is based on sound engineering principles, but it is really very simple. Use 4 (or 5) MERV 13 filters in a 'box' configuration with a box fan. The best thing is – it works! Consequently, many thousands have been made all over the world.
It has also been very enjoyable to see the continuous stream of ingenuity, creativity, and knowledge that has been expended to create a 'better' Corsi-Rosenthal Box. Much of this was out of necessity since many countries in the world do not have the same filters and fans as we have in North America. Many really smart and creative people have developed designs of the CR Box concept that work with the fans and filters available in their countries.
We have also had many people in North America who have contributed to the development of a “better mousetrap” of a DIY air cleaner. For effectiveness and low cost, it is very hard to beat the original box fan and “box” of filters design. But there have been many interesting modifications that have been shown to provide some real benefits. The most interesting of these is the use of PC fans to replace the box fan. The PC fans have the advantages of low noise and low energy usage but are not as economical or as easy to construct.
Here is another alternative – modular PC fan systems. A company by the name of AC Infinity (www.acinfinity.com) makes them. Their primary uses are for audio-visual cabinets and indoor horticulture. However, they provide low noise, high air flow and low power usage. In other words, they should work for Corsi-Rosenthal boxes. My initial tests confirm this conclusion. "
Note: I am not finding the fans on the AC Infinity website. I have found computer fans that can do the job on eBay and Amazon.
Learn more:
https://www.texairfilters.com/an-easy-to-build-corsi-rosenthal-box-using-modular-pc-fan-systems/#SolarPunkSunday #CleanAir #WildfireSmoke #WildfireHaze #AQI #AirQuality #WildfireSeason #Wildfires #DIY #CRBoxes
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YAY. Still Unhealthy, but I like the trend.
#Chesapeake #Smoke #AQI #ThanksExxon -
YAY. Still Unhealthy, but I like the trend.
#Chesapeake #Smoke #AQI #ThanksExxon -
YAY. Still Unhealthy, but I like the trend.
#Chesapeake #Smoke #AQI #ThanksExxon -
YAY. Still Unhealthy, but I like the trend.
#Chesapeake #Smoke #AQI #ThanksExxon -
YAY. Still Unhealthy, but I like the trend.
#Chesapeake #Smoke #AQI #ThanksExxon -
July 17, 2026 @ 18:42 Good evening family & friends! Well, between the smoke/air quality and the extreme heat, it has been a strange week. While the air quality was up in the 460s yesterday, today we're in the upper 200s. And while the heat index was over 100°F much of the week, late yesterday it went down to 70°F. By this afternoon it was starting to feel a little more normal, though the air is still smoky outside. Anyway, we've had our youngest grand here all day, and she's always fun. The middle one, who is a preteen, arrived a little while ago and has been in their room with door closed since she arrived; she is a preteen and spends most of her time in there. Go figure. We won't be seeing Leelan today. Other than spending time with Luna I had a nap, ate some leftovers earlier, and that's pretty much my day. I'm about to make dinner so this is where I will say good-night, and I will see you tomorrow❣️🙇♀️🥱🛌🌛
chia.owly.net/aint-that-the-truth ~ chia.owly.net/video-of-the-day ~ chiachow.net/what-i-eat
https://chia.owly.net/bojack-the-pibble update -
July 17, 2026 @ 18:42 Good evening family & friends! Well, between the smoke/air quality and the extreme heat, it has been a strange week. While the air quality was up in the 460s yesterday, today we're in the upper 200s. And while the heat index was over 100°F much of the week, late yesterday it went down to 70°F. By this afternoon it was starting to feel a little more normal, though the air is still smoky outside. Anyway, we've had our youngest grand here all day, and she's always fun. The middle one, who is a preteen, arrived a little while ago and has been in their room with door closed since she arrived; she is a preteen and spends most of her time in there. Go figure. We won't be seeing Leelan today. Other than spending time with Luna I had a nap, ate some leftovers earlier, and that's pretty much my day. I'm about to make dinner so this is where I will say good-night, and I will see you tomorrow❣️🙇♀️🥱🛌🌛
chia.owly.net/aint-that-the-truth ~ chia.owly.net/video-of-the-day ~ chiachow.net/what-i-eat
https://chia.owly.net/bojack-the-pibble update -
July 17, 2026 @ 18:42 Good evening family & friends! Well, between the smoke/air quality and the extreme heat, it has been a strange week. While the air quality was up in the 460s yesterday, today we're in the upper 200s. And while the heat index was over 100°F much of the week, late yesterday it went down to 70°F. By this afternoon it was starting to feel a little more normal, though the air is still smoky outside. Anyway, we've had our youngest grand here all day, and she's always fun. The middle one, who is a preteen, arrived a little while ago and has been in their room with door closed since she arrived; she is a preteen and spends most of her time in there. Go figure. We won't be seeing Leelan today. Other than spending time with Luna I had a nap, ate some leftovers earlier, and that's pretty much my day. I'm about to make dinner so this is where I will say good-night, and I will see you tomorrow❣️🙇♀️🥱🛌🌛
chia.owly.net/aint-that-the-truth ~ chia.owly.net/video-of-the-day ~ chiachow.net/what-i-eat
https://chia.owly.net/bojack-the-pibble update -
CODE PURPLE
DC: Code Purple: Notice of Very Unhealthy Air
"The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) has issued a Code Purple Air Quality Health Advisory in the metropolitan Washington region on July 17. Current air quality conditions have reached Code Purple, very unhealthy for everyone. Smoke coming from wildfires in Canada is contributing to the increased levels of fine particle pollution.
Sensitive groups like people with heart or lung disease like asthma or emphysema, older adults, and children should avoid all physical activity outdoors.
Healthy individuals should avoid long or intense outdoor activities.
"https://www.mwcog.org/newsroom/2026/07/17/code-purple-notice-of-very-unhealthy-air-air-quality/
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CODE PURPLE
DC: Code Purple: Notice of Very Unhealthy Air
"The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) has issued a Code Purple Air Quality Health Advisory in the metropolitan Washington region on July 17. Current air quality conditions have reached Code Purple, very unhealthy for everyone. Smoke coming from wildfires in Canada is contributing to the increased levels of fine particle pollution.
Sensitive groups like people with heart or lung disease like asthma or emphysema, older adults, and children should avoid all physical activity outdoors.
Healthy individuals should avoid long or intense outdoor activities.
"https://www.mwcog.org/newsroom/2026/07/17/code-purple-notice-of-very-unhealthy-air-air-quality/
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For anyone who would like real time #AirQuality data from midtown #Toronto, here's my Air Gradient data. Monitor is mounted on my balcony just north of Yonge and Eglinton.
Current Numbers: https://app.airgradient.com/display/7E13bWZqNK/classic
History/Charts: https://app.airgradient.com/display/7E13bWZqNK/charts
(To be clear re: privacy, I can't see if/when anybody is accessing this information.)
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For anyone who would like real time #AirQuality data from midtown #Toronto, here's my Air Gradient data. Monitor is mounted on my balcony just north of Yonge and Eglinton.
Current Numbers: https://app.airgradient.com/display/7E13bWZqNK/classic
History/Charts: https://app.airgradient.com/display/7E13bWZqNK/charts
(To be clear re: privacy, I can't see if/when anybody is accessing this information.)
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TIL there is a code maroon
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TIL there is a code maroon
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TIL there is a code maroon
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TIL there is a code maroon
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TIL there is a code maroon
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Fine, go outside and breath it in....please...
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Fine, go outside and breath it in....please...
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One of the more stupid things I have seen - an older man riding in a convertible with the top down (with an aqi of 164).
#smoke #wildfires #aqi #midlifecrisis -
One of the more stupid things I have seen - an older man riding in a convertible with the top down (with an aqi of 164).
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So being out all day in AQI 150 is supposed to be like smoking 7-9 cigarettes a day. 👀
https://patch.com/new-york/new-york-city/doctors-break-down-wildfire-smoke-dangers-nyc
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So being out all day in AQI 150 is supposed to be like smoking 7-9 cigarettes a day. 👀
https://patch.com/new-york/new-york-city/doctors-break-down-wildfire-smoke-dangers-nyc
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Teenager saw some tiktok video where a woman brought her chickens inside because of the #AQI.
Hard no on that one folks.
We're still over 200, and predicted to rise before falling, but they're *chickens*.
I'm not even sure what else there is to say.
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Teenager saw some tiktok video where a woman brought her chickens inside because of the #AQI.
Hard no on that one folks.
We're still over 200, and predicted to rise before falling, but they're *chickens*.
I'm not even sure what else there is to say.
