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Air Quality Matters for Schools | Charleston News
Air quality matters more than you think—especially for kids. The AQI color-coded scale from green to maroon tells us how clean the air is, and schools in places like South Carolina are watching it closely. Kids’ lungs are still developing, making them more vulnerable to pollution, which can trigger asthma or breathing trouble. On green and yellow days, outdoor play’s usually fine, but orange means extra caution—and red or worse? Outdoor activities may need to move inside. With air quality shifting fast due to heat, wildfires, or pollution spikes, checking the latest AQI daily helps keep…
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