Smoke from wildfires burning in northern Minnesota and Canada has drifted into other parts of Minnesota this week and triggered air quality alerts for much of the state.


MPR News guest host Kelly Gordon talks about how air quality is monitored and forecast and the health risks of breathing wildfire smoke.



Guests:


  • Kathy Raleigh is an epidemiologist who works in the environmental health division of the Minnesota Department of Health.
  • Matt Taraldsen is a meteorologist and supervisor of the team that issues air quality conditions, alerts and forecasts at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.



Resources discussed during the show:


Air quality forecasts: Air quality forecast | Minnesota Pollution Control Agency


Current air quality conditions




Minnesota Outdoor Air Quality Guidance for Schools and Child Care


The MPCA's Air quality and health webpage has information about health and indoor and outdoor air quality and how to prevent air pollution.


The Minnesota Department of Health has an Air Quality, Climate and Health webpage.


The Minnesota Department of Health wildfire smoke webpage highlights ways you can protect your health against wildfire smoke.


How to make your own air cleaner: DIY Air Cleaner to Reduce Wildfire Smoke Indoors


How to protect pets




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