"Thousands of residents in Michigan and the surrounding Great Lakes region have been warned to stay indoors as a plume of dangerous toxins blankets the US. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Weather Service (NWS) have both issued alerts about the air quality over Detroit reaching 'unhealthy' levels Monday morning. Elevated levels of PM2.5, microscopic particles composed of toxic compounds or heavy"
"metals from car exhaust and factory emissions, have become trapped near the ground by dense fog and high atmospheric pressure over the city. This type of particulate matter is small enough to enter and damage the lungs, worsen respiratory issues such as asthma, and even contribute to heart attacks and stroke that cause premature death if you breathe in large amounts."
Dense fog and high atmospheric pressure trapped elevated PM2.5 levels over Detroit and parts of the Great Lakes region, producing unhealthy air quality. PM2.5 consists of microscopic particles from car exhaust and factory emissions that can enter and damage lungs, worsen asthma, and increase risk of heart attacks and stroke. IQAir reported AQI readings surpassing 150 and nearing 170 in some neighborhoods. The EPA and NWS issued air quality alerts and health advisories recommending people avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart or respiratory conditions. Officials advised keeping windows closed, reducing sources of indoor pollution, and using air purifiers with MERV-13 or higher filters.
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