YOU CAN VIEW AIR QUALITY ON GOOGLE MAPS

Sat 11 June 2022:

Google Maps has introduced a new feature that will now display the air quality layer in the United States for both Android and iOS users.

This will show users what to expect in terms of air quality: whether it’s smoggy, smokey, otherwise awful, or simply wonderful, according to 9To5Google.

Users may make better-informed decisions about whether or not to go outside, and if so, for how long, with these details at their fingertips. According to the report, visitors will see Air Quality Index (AQI) values, as well as advice for outdoor activities, the date the information was last updated, and links to learn more.

The data comes from trusted government agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the US, the report said.

Maps also shows air quality information from PurpleAir, a low-cost sensor network that can give you a hyperlocal view of conditions.

To add this air quality layer to your map, users need to tap on the button in the top right corner of their phone’s screen, then select Air Quality under Map details.

PurpleAir data is also available on Nest displays and speakers, according to the article.

According to the report, a wildfire layer is also available in the United States as the wildfire season approaches. This allows users to get information on current fires in the area.

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