Fires across Los Angeles County have produced a significant amount of toxic air pollution, which the Air Quality Index (AQI) fails to fully represent. Although the AQI is designed to measure major pollutants, it overlooks specific harmful substances released during wildfires, such as lead and chlorine. Scientists from an air monitoring project are working to provide more comprehensive air quality readings to inform residents of the real dangers present in the polluted air. Traditional measurements often don't capture the dynamic nature of pollution levels or provide timely updates, leading to confusion.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) fails to account for numerous hazardous pollutants released during urban wildfires, painting an incomplete picture of air toxicity for residents.
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