The Air Quality Index (AQI) uses a color-coded scale to inform the public about air pollution levels and potential health risks. Michigan residents can check the AQI through various online resources, including the MiAir Quality Index Dashboard and AirNow.

Michigan's air, which has been tainted for several days by wafting smoke from Canadian wildfires, is expected to improve over the weekend, state officials said. But don't breathe too deep a sigh of relief, experts warned: Conditions could decline again early next week.

On Saturday at 10:32 a.m. an air quality alert was reported by the National Weather Service in effect until Sunday at 12:15 a.m. for Cayuga and Oswego counties.

Another air quality alert has been issued for the NYC area today, and it has expanded to include Long Island and New Jersey.

An air quality alert was reported by the National Weather Service on Friday at 11:55 a.m. EDT in effect until Saturday at midnight EDT for St. Clair, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee and Monroe counties.

An air quality alert was reported by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 9:56 a.m. in effect until 10 p.m. for Oneida, Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Tompkins, Madison and Cortland counties.

The proposal would have incentivized gas-powered appliance manufacturers to increase the availability of electric appliances, or face mitigation fees.

On 7 to 5 vote, the South Coast Air Quality Management District on Friday rejected controversial measures aimed at reducing air pollution by imposing surcharges that could make natural gas-powered water heaters and furnaces more expensive to buy.