Why Do Heat Waves Make Air Quality Worse?

Air quality during a heat wave not only feels worse, it is worse. The combination of heat and sunlight creates a "chemical soup" that affects air quality and makes life outdoors nearly unbearable for many people. Find out how heat waves affect air quality, and what you can do to protect yourself from poor air quality and heat waves.
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