"Breath of Fresh Air: 5 Apps for Monitoring Local Air Quality"

As air quality becomes a growing concern due to factors like forest fires, there are several apps available to help monitor local air quality. These apps, such as AirNow, IQAir, Plume Labs, AirCare, and Breezometer, provide real-time data on air quality index (AQI) ratings, forecasts, and pollutant information. While the accuracy of the ratings may vary, these apps offer color-coded AQI ratings to guide users on the health of the air around them. Users can access data from government monitoring agencies, privately owned sensors, or a combination of both. It's important to note that these apps serve as guidelines, and individual needs and sensitivities should be taken into account when interpreting the data.