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Occurs when gases, dust particles, fumes, or odor are introduced into the atmosphere that is harmful to humans, animals, and plants.

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Summa Canisters are used to collect air samples which has a regulator that allows air to flow in at a specific rate.

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People exposed may experience:
- Irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat
- Coughing, wheezing, breathing difficulties, and chest tightening
- Worsening of asthma
- Increased risk of heart attack
Long-term exposure:
- Cancer
- Damage to the immune System
- Neurological System
- Reproductive System
- Respiratory System
Extreme cases:
- May cause death

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Residential Wood smoke or near roadways

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- 2,000 premature deaths every year due to pollution in the Twin Cities
- 1,000 sent to hospital for asthma and lung disease treatments

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- Acid rain
- Haze
- Effects on wildlife
- Ozone depletion
- Crop damage
- Global climate change

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Affects air quality and exposure to air pollutants.
Some of those pollutants that are increased by climate change include:
1. Ozone
2. Pollen
3. Mold
4. Particulate Matter

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Most days in Minnesota, our air is clean and healthy for us to breath. But some things such as weather and wildfire smoke can create unhealthy air.

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1. Conserve energy
2. Carpool- public transportation, bike, or walk if possible
3. Tires are properly inflated
4. Use environmentally safe cleaning products and paints
5. Keep car, boat, and other engines properly tuned
6. Avoid burning leaves, trash, and other materials

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- collected for 72 hours
- 100 cannisters placed city wide
- compare air quality results to health risks