Excess heat can affect the air we breathe by impacting the risk for wildfires and causing urban ozone levels to concentrate. It creates conditions that can be hazardous to our health. Arizona 360 learned more about the connection between air quality and public health from UA Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences Department head Eric Betterton. Betterton also serves as chairman of the Pima County Environmental Quality Advisory Council.
Arizona 360 airs Fridays at 8:30 p.m. on PBS 6 and Saturdays at 8 p.m. on PBS 6 PLUS. See more from Arizona 360.
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