Air quality in Fairbanks is a concern, with temperature inversions and wildfire smoke triggering alerts. However, long-term efforts to improve air quality in the area may be paying off, as some reports indicate improved conditions after a decade of work. The situation is being monitored and addressed by state officials, who are considering changes to the area's air quality nonattainment designation and have approved a plan, although the details and impact of these efforts are not entirely clear.