As someone who follows local and national news reports, I must tell you I am worried about the recent extreme heat and wildfires raging across the country. I feel for people who lose their lives and …

Welcome to the future. We have received a sample of what it’s going to look like and, frankly, it appears to be a bit hazy. At least that was the picture that presented itself this past week when the AQI (air quality index) in these parts skyrocketed into the danger zone.