Climate & Environmental Health
Climate change is affecting the health of Minnesotans. Changes in Minnesota’s climate are increasing exposure to climate-related hazards, including extreme heat, wildfire smoke, and impacts to water resources. These hazards can affect health and place some communities at greater risk than others.
Explore health data related to Climate and Environmental Health. Use the links on the right to navigate to individual datasets, or browse the featured datasets below.
Life & Breath Reports
Air quality in Minnesota currently meets federal standards, but even low and moderate levels of air pollution (that you can't always see) can contribute to serious illnesses and early death. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) work together to create the Life & Breath reports which estimate the impact of air pollutants in Minnesota.
- Metro Area Updated Report (2022)
- Greater Minnesota Report (2022)
- Statewide Report (2019)
- Metro Area Report (2015)
Stay tuned: air quality data will be added to the data portal in late 2026.
Recently Updated Data
Heat Emergency department visits
Heat Hospitalizations
Nitrate Risk