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MoirasPurpleOrb t1_jcg0fwg wrote

Why do people need to check the air quality? Like what do you do if it’s poor? Not go outside?

I just fail to see why people want this, it’s not like I can adjust my day based on the quality of the air around me.

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echo404 t1_jcg18yi wrote

You can't advocate to have a problem fixed if you don't know it's a problem in the first place

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SuperSpikeVBall t1_jcg6oj6 wrote

In the US West, people check on the AQI all the time when there are forest fires. Kids get kept inside at recess, old folks are told not to go out, sporting events get cancelled.

Now that everyone has masks sitting around I see a lot more people mask up when it’s smoky.

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fluffycats1 t1_jcg3dlc wrote

Because the numbers help us diagnose and address problems with our air more effectively than not having them. It also gives something for people to act on, especially the ones who don’t believe they’re affected by the issue.

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oakteaphone t1_jcgejap wrote

>it’s not like I can adjust my day based on the quality of the air around me.

It's actually commonly done in parts of the world. I was occasionally wearing masks for more than a year before the pandemic.

And that's the solution. Reduce outdoor activity where possible (especially exercise), keep windows closed, and wear a mask if you must go out.

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BJYeti t1_jcgb1yw wrote

I check to close my window at night if it's bad

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Yobanyyo t1_jcgxc06 wrote

I live in a stretch of land called Cancer Alley, tons of industry right next door to the state Capitol.

For me it would be a fun project, second I don't trust the industry to self report, third I don't always trust state agencies due to how governance and the petrochemical industry fuck in the same bed.

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