Where are you right now? How is the air you are breathing? And how does it compa

Where are you right now? How is the air you are breathing? And how does it compare to other students taking this course?
Visit the following website: https://www.airnow.gov/Links to an external site. and view the Air Quality Index forecast for your region for both today and tomorrow.
Then, scroll down and select “Archive Dates”. Change the calendar dates to view the Air Quality Index at this time last year (or the year before, or last summer, etc, consider also searching dates of known wildfires in California)
Consider, and discuss, the some of the following points:
How is the air quality for your region rated (Good through Hazardous)? Is it an “Action Day”? If so, why?
If the air quality in your region is anything less than good, what is the primary factor accounting for the poor air quality?
What are some specific solutions for reducing air pollution in your region (based on the source of air pollution)?
What action should be taken if your location is characterized as unhealthy (either for sensitive groups or the entire population?)
How often do you check air quality? How useful is this website? Would you alter your daily activities based on these forecasts?
We have had several catastrophic fires in California in recent years. What is the link between these fires and air quality?
A few links to consider:
Coronavirus pandemic leads to huge drop in air pollutionLinks to an external site.
Now is the time to take care of your lungs – here is howLinks to an external site.
Traffic and pollution plummets as cities shut downLinks to an external site.
Breathing Fire: Californians’ Health Is a Casualty of Climate-Fueled BlazesLinks to an external site.
Recent air quality advisory in Bay Area due to wildfire smokeLinks to an external site.
School closures due to poor air qualityLinks to an external site.
Dangerous smoke blankets California as fires burn across the stateLinks to an external site.
What other relevant articles can you find?