Minnesota's Air Quality Woes: Experts Warn of Future Hazards.

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Minnesota's Air Quality Woes: Experts Warn of Future Hazards.
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The worst of the wildfire smoke in Minnesota is ending, but experts warn that residents should prepare for more bad air in the coming weeks. The official wildfire season in Canada has not even started yet, and the state is already experiencing unhealthy air quality levels. Clinics and hospitals are seeing an increase in asthma attacks and other respiratory issues. People at high risk are advised to wear face masks and stay indoors, while those who venture outside should take appropriate measures. Bad air exacerbates longstanding health inequities, and the impacts will be felt inequitably.

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