Wow. It hit 140 where I live and I immediately ran to the hardware store to buy better AC filters, and more air purifiers. How are you handling it in a practical sense?
Practically speaking... I guess you get used it. Yesterday I spent the afternoon outside by a river in 200+ AQI, and it didn't seem too bad. I use an N95 mask if it's bothering me, and a respirator if I have a lot of work to do outside.
The main issue for me so far has been psychological. Summer used to be peak season here, with tons of amazing nature and outdoor activities. Now, it's just a waiting game until the rain starts back up again.
The loss of place is palpable, honestly. My niece and nephew have never gotten to experience a normal summer:
https://imgur.com/a/EAVStxe
Edit: This graph cuts off at 2018, but believe me when I say that 2019, 2020, and 2021 have been even worse.
