Between the air quality alerts from ongoing wildfires and the thick clouds of pollen blanketing North Carolina, residents across the state are feeling the strain on their lungs. Scientists, meteorologists, and air quality experts are closely monitoring this combination of atmospheric irritants and its effects on public health.

Chris Frey, an N.C. State researcher who specializes in human exposure to air pollution, notes that online tools allow the public to track the movement of wildfires and air quality levels. He joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how pollen is impacting the environment this spring.