I've also heard rumors that wheat absorbs pollution so we are golden around here.
Seriously though compared to the 70's it is not near as bad in Cali. I heard and saw pics where it was almost perfect during the covid shutdown.
Omaha - NE, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area
Eastern Nebraska and western Iowa
Description
...DEGRADED AIR QUALITY LATE THURSDAY THROUGH THIS WEEKEND DUE TO WILDFIRE SMOKE...
WHAT...Wildfire Smoke will cause Moderate to potentially unhealthy air quality.
WHERE...Eastern Nebraska and western Iowa
WHEN....Tonight especially near and north of Interstate 80, continuing into Friday across the entire area, and possibly continuing through the weekend.
IMPACTS...The smoke may become dense enough to cause health impacts, particularly for individuals with respiratory problems, elderly, and young children.
Actually this in addition to the smoke from the western US fires so my original statement stands.Wildfires in Canada could have an impact on air quality in Lincoln