How to read the Air Quality Index – China Environment

www.myhealthbeijing.com — Everyone knows that red on the Air Quality Index means 'bad' but don't you sometimes wish that you were a bit more informed on how to read into the numbers. This post tells you how.

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therealadm 1 year 51 weeks ago

Yep, that was a sharp post. Anytime the AQI can be explained in simple English to a layman is always a reason for sharing.

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