Canada wildfires: What to do when the air quality is bad outside
1 year, 5 months ago

Canada wildfires: What to do when the air quality is bad outside

Al Jazeera  

Haze has settled over large swaths of North America from fires, an issue expected to continue into hottest months. Air quality considered “unhealthy” stretched from Quebec province in Canada to the US state of Michigan in the west, Connecticut in the east, and Virginia to the south, according to a real-time map maintained by the US Environmental Protection Agency. In the US, the EPA maintains a real-time air quality index, and air quality tracking applications are also available. “Good” to “moderate” air quality tends to have a 24-hour average of less than 35 micrograms per cubic metre of air of fine particle pollution. How to best protect yourself Poor air quality is a pervasive problem, but experts have recommended some ways to mitigate the adverse health effects.

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Opinion: Wildfire smoke is polluting California and beyond. Here’s how to protect yourself
1 month ago

Opinion: Wildfire smoke is polluting California and beyond. Here’s how to protect yourself

LA Times  

The Santa Ana winds caused a massive wildfire this month in Ventura County, with stunning visuals of orange skies in Oxnard reminiscent of 2020 in the San Francisco Bay Area. You can’t rely on the sky’s color, which can be deceiving: In 2020, wildfires turned San Francisco’s sky dark orange, but air quality was actually worse after the sun returned …

Terrible air quality, smoky conditions in parts of Southern California due to fires
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Terrible air quality, smoky conditions in parts of Southern California due to fires

LA Times  

With the backdrop of a smoky sunset, a California Highway Patrol officer advises residents at a road block on Highway 38 because of the Line fire Sunday in Yucaipa, Calif. Two fires burning in the mountains of Southern California have caused major air quality concerns in some regions as wildfire smoke spreads. The South Coast Air Quality Management District has …

Wildfires are growing under climate change, and their smoke threatens farmworkers, study says
4 months, 1 week ago

Wildfires are growing under climate change, and their smoke threatens farmworkers, study says

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — As wildfires scorched swaths of land in the wine country of Sonoma County in 2020, sending ash flying and choking the air with smoke, Maria Salinas harvested grapes. “We always expose ourselves to danger out of necessity, whether by fire or disaster, when the weather changes, when it’s hot or cold.” As climate change increases the frequency …

Wildfire smoke chokes parts of Canada and western US, with some areas under air quality alerts
5 months ago

Wildfire smoke chokes parts of Canada and western US, with some areas under air quality alerts

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Fires burning in California, Oregon, Arizona, Washington and other western states, as well as Canada, have filled the skies in regions of the western U.S. with smoke and haze, forcing some affected areas to declare air quality alerts or advisories. Unhealthy air pollution from wildfires have triggered air quality alerts and advisories in regions of the western …

Unhealthy air quality lingers across parts of U.S. from drifting Canadian wildfire smoke
1 year, 5 months ago

Unhealthy air quality lingers across parts of U.S. from drifting Canadian wildfire smoke

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — For Chicagoans planning a lengthy outdoor run Monday, “today is not necessarily the day for that,” according to Kim Biggs of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Extensive swaths of the northern United States awoke to unhealthy air quality Monday morning or were experiencing it by midafternoon, according to the Environmental Protection Agency’s AirNow.gov Smoke and Fire map. Fine …

What’s the latest on Canada’s record wildfire season?
1 year, 5 months ago

What’s the latest on Canada’s record wildfire season?

Al Jazeera  

A second firefighter has died as 883 wildfires continue to burn, leading to air quality advisories across North America. High temperatures fuel record fire season British Columbia, on Canada’s west coast, is currently experiencing the most individual fires of any territory, with 373 active blazes on Monday, followed by Quebec on the east coast with 108 fires, according to the …

Smoke from Canadian wildfires creates unhealthy conditions from Montana to Ohio
1 year, 5 months ago

Smoke from Canadian wildfires creates unhealthy conditions from Montana to Ohio

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency posted air quality alerts for several states stretching from Montana to Ohio on Sunday because of smoke blowing in from Canadian wildfires. “Air Quality alerts are in place for much of the Great Lakes, Midwest, and northern High Plains,” the National Weather Service said. While the concentration of smoke in the atmosphere should …

Again With the Dang Canadian Wildfire Smoke?
1 year, 5 months ago

Again With the Dang Canadian Wildfire Smoke?

Slate  

Since June, smoke from hundreds of wildfires raging across Canada has been blowing into the United States, tanking air quality here—New York City earned the worst air quality ranking in the world, and that quickly was overtaken by Chicago and Detroit. Natural Resources Canada explained that this is due to “ongoing drought and long-range forecasts for warm temperatures.” Research suggests …

How to stay healthy as smoke spreads from Canada wildfires
1 year, 5 months ago

How to stay healthy as smoke spreads from Canada wildfires

Hindustan Times  

Massive fires are burning up stretches of Canadian forests and sending plumes of smoke into the U.S. The Statue of Liberty blanketed in smoke from Canada wildfires in New York, US, As a haze stretches over parts of the U.S., health authorities have raised the alarm about poor air quality. You should especially avoid strenuous activities like going for a …

Canada's record wildfire season continues to hammer U.S. air quality
1 year, 5 months ago

Canada's record wildfire season continues to hammer U.S. air quality

NPR  

Canada's record wildfire season continues to hammer U.S. air quality Enlarge this image toggle caption Ed Jones/AFP via Getty Images Ed Jones/AFP via Getty Images Several hundred wildfires are continuing to burn across several Canadian provinces this weekend, with an ongoing impact on impact air quality for vast swaths of the North American continent. Earlier this week the air quality …

Canada wildfires: How to keep pets safe amid unhealthy air quality alerts
1 year, 5 months ago

Canada wildfires: How to keep pets safe amid unhealthy air quality alerts

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Air quality has plummeted again this week across large parts of the United States and …

Worst air quality in the world? In Chicago and Washington due to…
1 year, 5 months ago

Worst air quality in the world? In Chicago and Washington due to…

Hindustan Times  

Chicago and Washington DC have the worst air quality in the world, according to IQAir. Detroit and Minneapolis were also in the top 10 as smoke from 235 wildfires in Canada continued to cause air quality issues across United States. AirNow- which monitors US air quality- issued code red alerts stretching from Richmond, Virginia to Des Moines, Iowa as a …

Smoke continues to cover large swathes of US as Canada fires rage
1 year, 5 months ago

Smoke continues to cover large swathes of US as Canada fires rage

Al Jazeera  

Nearly a third of US citizens are under air quality warnings as haze covers Midwest and East Coast. Poor air quality caused by Canadian wildfires has continued to affect large swathes of North America, with nearly a third of United States residents warned of unhealthy conditions. Air quality warnings on Thursday stretched from Wisconsin and northern Illinois across Michigan and …

Rain hasn’t quelled Canadian wildfires, and more smoky haze is on the way, officials say
1 year, 5 months ago

Rain hasn’t quelled Canadian wildfires, and more smoky haze is on the way, officials say

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Canadian wildfires will send worsening smoky air across the country and neighboring United States in coming days after recent heavy rains in Quebec missed the places where the fires are most active, officials said Wednesday. Canadian officials say it is the nation’s worst wildfire season ever and they expect air quality to remain a concern through the summer, …

Smoke from Canada wildfires is increasing health risks in Black and poorer US communities
1 year, 5 months ago

Smoke from Canada wildfires is increasing health risks in Black and poorer US communities

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Smoky air from Canada’s wildfires shrouded broad swaths of the U.S. from Minnesota to New York and Kentucky on Wednesday, prompting warnings to stay inside and exacerbating health risks for people already suffering from industrial pollution. Detroit, a mostly Black city with a poverty rate of about 30%, had some of the worst air quality in the U.S. …

US cities under air quality alerts amid haze of Canada wildfires
1 year, 5 months ago

US cities under air quality alerts amid haze of Canada wildfires

Al Jazeera  

Canada has experienced its worst-ever start to the wildfire season, affecting air quality across North America. Several cities in the United States have again been placed under air quality alerts as smoke from still raging wildfires in Canada settled over the US Midwest. Officials in New York City warned that while the worst air quality was currently in the western …

Chicago air quality unhealthy as Canadian wildfire emissions reach record levels and send smoke to Europe
1 year, 5 months ago

Chicago air quality unhealthy as Canadian wildfire emissions reach record levels and send smoke to Europe

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The air quality in Chicago has reached unhealthy levels as the city is affected by …

Canadian wildfires are causing the worst air in the US in cities like Chicago and Detroit
1 year, 5 months ago

Canadian wildfires are causing the worst air in the US in cities like Chicago and Detroit

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Drifting smoke from the ongoing wildfires across Canada is creating curtains of haze and raising air quality concerns throughout the Great Lakes region and in parts of the central and eastern United States. The Environmental Protection Agency’s AirNow.gov site showed parts of Illinois, lower Michigan and southern Wisconsin had the worst air quality in the U.S. on Tuesday …

Canadian wildfire smoke gives Minnesota city the worst air in the US
1 year, 6 months ago

Canadian wildfire smoke gives Minnesota city the worst air in the US

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — St. Paul had the worst air quality in the United States on Wednesday as smoke from massive Canadian wildfires drifted across Minnesota a week after similar smoke blanketed the northeastern U.S. The smoke was “near the worst” on record for the Twin Cities, the Star-Tribune reported, citing Nick Witcraft, an air-quality meteorologist with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. …

Wildfire smoke from Canada might be a problem ‘all summer’
1 year, 6 months ago

Wildfire smoke from Canada might be a problem ‘all summer’

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy As the number of wildfires continues to grow across Canada, public officials are warning that …

Air quality index NYC: Smoke eases over New York and other US cities but wildfires still major threat in Canada
1 year, 6 months ago

Air quality index NYC: Smoke eases over New York and other US cities but wildfires still major threat in Canada

The Independent  

✕ Close Smoky haze from wildfires in Canada engulfed New York City on Wednesday Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Smoke …

How to Check the Air Quality Near You
54 years, 11 months ago

How to Check the Air Quality Near You

Wired  

Whether you’re concerned about wildfire smoke from Canada or other pollutants that make the air less breathable, it’s a healthy habit to always check the air quality index on your phone. Here’s some crucial information about what the air quality index actually is, how to see the levels near you, and a few tips for taking care of yourself when …

Canadian wildfire smoke dissipates over NYC while over 50M Americans remain under air quality alerts
1 year, 6 months ago

Canadian wildfire smoke dissipates over NYC while over 50M Americans remain under air quality alerts

Daily Mail  

The iconic New York City skyline has re-appeared as the hazardous smog from Canada's record wildfires dissipated over the Big Apple - but over 50 million Americans remain under various levels of air quality warnings. WASHINGTON, DC: The Capitol is seen under a hazy morning sky as air pollution in the city remains poor A noxious yellow haze enveloped New …

Live updates | Canada Wildfires
1 year, 6 months ago

Live updates | Canada Wildfires

Associated Press  

Follow along for live updates on wildfires in Canada creating a haze in parts of the U.S. and Canada and into northern Europe: ___ What to know: — Air pollution cloaks eastern U.S. for a second day. Here’s how to check and what the numbers mean — Smoke from wildfires, a fact of life in the West, catches outdoor workers …

FAA delays flights to LaGuardia as smokey conditions persist from Canada wildfires
1 year, 6 months ago

FAA delays flights to LaGuardia as smokey conditions persist from Canada wildfires

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Federal authorities temporarily paused flights bound to New York City’s LaGuardia Airport from the Northeast, Ohio …

New York air pollution hit hazardous ratings as wildfire smoke plagues East Coast
1 year, 6 months ago

New York air pollution hit hazardous ratings as wildfire smoke plagues East Coast

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Yellowing and ashen skies smothered New York City’s skyline on Wednesday as wildfire smoke drifting …

Smoke from Canadian wildfires worsens air quality in the country as well as in the US
1 year, 6 months ago

Smoke from Canadian wildfires worsens air quality in the country as well as in the US

Hindustan Times  

Smoke and haze from wildfires have worsened air quality in Canada and the United States. More than 100 million people across the northeastern United States extending west to Chicago and south to Atlanta, were under pollution warnings after the smoke drifted hundreds of miles from Canada. Biden said the US had deployed over 600 firefighters to help Canada as wildfires …

Canada wildfires: How safe is it to go outside?
1 year, 6 months ago

Canada wildfires: How safe is it to go outside?

Hindustan Times  

Millions of Americans woke up to apocalyptic, orange skies Wednesday as thick smoke from wildfires in Canada moved across the US Northeast, spawning air quality warnings from Massachusetts to Washington, DC. In New York, air pollution reached record — and dangerous — levels, putting the city atop the world’s worst for air quality. Health experts recommend everyone limit their time …

'Apocalyptic' Images Surface From New York City As Canada Wildfires Smoke Impairs Air Quality
1 year, 6 months ago

'Apocalyptic' Images Surface From New York City As Canada Wildfires Smoke Impairs Air Quality

News 18  

As smoke from the intense wildfires in Canada somehow made its way in the US, New York City was seen completely blanketed in haze. Here, have a look for yourself: Check out this almost unbelievable time-lapse of wildfire smoke consuming the World Trade Center and the New York City skyline.Those vulnerable to poor air quality, including seniors and young children, …

Millions breathing hazardous air as smoke from Canadian wildfires streams south over US
1 year, 6 months ago

Millions breathing hazardous air as smoke from Canadian wildfires streams south over US

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Smoke from Canadian wildfires poured into the U.S. East Coast and Midwest on Wednesday, covering the capitals of both nations in an unhealthy haze, holding up flights at major airports, postponing Major League Baseball games and prompting people to fish out pandemic-era face masks. “I can taste the air,” Dr. Ken Strumpf said in a Facebook post …

Millions under hazy skies as Canadian wildfire smoke spreads
1 year, 6 months ago

Millions under hazy skies as Canadian wildfire smoke spreads

Al Jazeera  

US pledges to send more help to Canada as wildfires prompt air quality warnings across large section of North America. Millions of people in North America are under air quality advisories as wildfires burning across Canada have prompted evacuations, disrupted air travel and caused apocalyptic, smoke-filled skies even thousands of kilometres from the blazes. Unhealthy air quality The wildfires have …

Wildfires in Canada, US: How to stay safe if you are affected
1 year, 6 months ago

Wildfires in Canada, US: How to stay safe if you are affected

Al Jazeera  

Smoke from Canadian wildfires poured into the US East Coast and Midwest, triggering air quality alerts in major cities including New York. Smoke from Canadian wildfires has shrouded New York in a record-breaking apocalyptic smog as cities along the United States East Coast issued air pollution warnings and thousands evacuated their homes in Canada. On Wednesday, air quality alerts were …

Air quality in New York deteriorates amid rising wildfires in Canada
1 year, 6 months ago

Air quality in New York deteriorates amid rising wildfires in Canada

India TV News  

Fumes from wildfires in Canada turned the air quality in New York City unhealthy prompting serious alerts in several regions. The air quality in New York City was listed as “unhealthy” as of Wednesday morning. The unusually poor air quality in the Northeast is “extremely rare in modern times,” according to AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jonathan Porter, and is like the …

Canadian wildfires are choking Americans. Here’s why air quality got so bad and what can be done
1 year, 6 months ago

Canadian wildfires are choking Americans. Here’s why air quality got so bad and what can be done

Salon  

New York City residents have been experiencing a shocking decline in air quality, ranking the city among the worst polluted globally. At one point Wednesday afternoon, IQAir, a Swiss air quality technology company, reported that NYC had an air quality index of 353, which is more than double that of Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Delhi, India, two mega-cities often …

How to stay healthy as smoke spreads from Canada wildfires
1 year, 6 months ago

How to stay healthy as smoke spreads from Canada wildfires

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Massive fires are burning up stretches of Canadian forests and sending plumes of smoke into the U.S. As a haze stretches over parts of the U.S., health authorities have raised the alarm about poor air quality. You should especially avoid strenuous activities like going for a run, since heavy breathing will increase the amount of smoke you …

NYC and the Northeast brace for two more days of hazardous smog from 400 Canadian wildfires
1 year, 6 months ago

NYC and the Northeast brace for two more days of hazardous smog from 400 Canadian wildfires

Daily Mail  

Over 100 million people have been placed under an air quality warning due to the hazardous smog A thick blanket of smoke descended across the Northeast and Great Lakes due to record wildfires in Canada The mayor of New York City has urged millions of residents to remain indoors after hazardous smoke from Canadian wildfires billowed across the border. The …

Wildfire smoke health risks: What are the side effects of breathing in Canada's smog?
1 year, 6 months ago

Wildfire smoke health risks: What are the side effects of breathing in Canada's smog?

Daily Mail  

Long-term exposure to air pollution can result in dementia and lower IQ in kids Philadelphia has become the epicenter for toxic smog from wildfires raging across Canada. Yesterday, technology company IQAir, which tracks air quality and pollution worldwide, claimed New York City had the worst air quality of any major city in the world. City officials have said the smoke …

Into the Haze: Wildfire smoke envelops Northern US Skies, from New York to Massachusetts, air alerts issued
1 year, 6 months ago

Into the Haze: Wildfire smoke envelops Northern US Skies, from New York to Massachusetts, air alerts issued

Hindustan Times  

The smoke emanating from hundreds of wildfires raging in eastern Canada has traveled southward, creating a smoky haze over New York City and prompting air alerts to be issued from Minnesota to Massachusetts. New York City’s air quality index soared above 150 on Tuesday, as reported by IQair reaching an "unhealthy" level for vulnerable groups such as the elderly, young …

New York City grapples with wildfire smoke from Quebec as health concerns rise
1 year, 6 months ago

New York City grapples with wildfire smoke from Quebec as health concerns rise

Hindustan Times  

New York City witnessed a concerning surge in air pollution on Tuesday as smoke from over a hundred wildfires in Quebec drifted southward. New York City ranks as the global leader in severe air pollution due to the southward drift of harmful smoke from over a hundred wildfires raging in Quebec. At one point on Tuesday night, New York City's …

Canada wildfires lead to air-quality alerts in the U.S. Here’s why there is so much smoke
1 year, 6 months ago

Canada wildfires lead to air-quality alerts in the U.S. Here’s why there is so much smoke

LA Times  

The sun rises over a hazy New York City skyline as seen from Jersey City, N.J., on Wednesday. In New York City, officials on Wednesday said air quality was hazardous and everyone should stay indoors. Strong winds high in the atmosphere can carry smoke long distances and it’s common for large, violent fires to create unhealthy conditions hundreds of miles …

A haze is blanketing major swaths of the East Coast because of the Canadian wildfires
1 year, 6 months ago

A haze is blanketing major swaths of the East Coast because of the Canadian wildfires

NPR  

A haze is blanketing major swaths of the East Coast because of the Canadian wildfires Enlarge this image toggle caption Ed Jones/AFP Via Getty Images Ed Jones/AFP Via Getty Images Millions of people along the East Coast and further inland woke up to a cloud of hazy air Wednesday morning, after smoke from rampant wildfires in Canada floated south across …

4 ways to protect yourself from the Canadian wildfire smoke : Life Kit : NPR
1 year, 6 months ago

4 ways to protect yourself from the Canadian wildfire smoke : Life Kit : NPR

NPR  

How to protect yourself from poor air quality Enlarge this image Yuki Iwamura/Bloomberg via Getty Images Yuki Iwamura/Bloomberg via Getty Images Wildfires in Canada are sending smoke over U.S. cities like Detroit, Chicago and Pittsburgh. If you can see the haze outside your window, the sky looks an unusual color or the air smells like campfire, it's best to stay …

Canadian wildfire smoke spreads ‘hazardous’ air in the US
1 year, 6 months ago

Canadian wildfire smoke spreads ‘hazardous’ air in the US

Al Jazeera  

Smoke from Canadian wildfires poured into the US East Coast and Midwest on Wednesday, covering the capitals of both nations in an unhealthy haze, sending school recesses indoors and prompting people to fish out pandemic-era face masks. While Canadian officials expanded evacuation orders and asked other countries for help fighting more than 420 fires nationwide, air quality with what the …

Canada’s record wildfires should be ‘wake-up call’, experts warn
1 year, 6 months ago

Canada’s record wildfires should be ‘wake-up call’, experts warn

Al Jazeera  

Images of orange, hazy skies across Canada and parts of US fuel calls to tackle climate crisis making wildfires worse. There’s also a smell of wood-fire burning,” Caroline Brouillette, executive director of Climate Action Network Canada, said in an interview on Wednesday from Ottawa, the Canadian capital. “We haven’t seen a season like this in our modern-day record,” said Mike …

How Canadian wildfires are worsening U.S. air quality and what you can do to cope
1 year, 6 months ago

How Canadian wildfires are worsening U.S. air quality and what you can do to cope

NPR  

How Canadian wildfires are worsening U.S. air quality and what you can do to cope toggle caption Spencer Platt/Getty Images Dozens of wildfires are burning in the Canadian province of Québec, and the smoke is so bad that it's causing air quality problems across large swaths of the U.S. New York issued an air quality health advisory Tuesday for fine …

Wildfires prompt hazy skies, air quality warnings in Canada, US
1 year, 6 months ago

Wildfires prompt hazy skies, air quality warnings in Canada, US

Al Jazeera  

Officials warn of high levels of air pollution as hundreds of blazes burn across Canada in record start to fire season. The smoke from more than 150 wildfires burning in the Canadian province of Quebec has caused “milky” and hazy skies in parts of Ontario and the northeastern United States, prompting authorities to warn of poor air quality. The government …

Smoke from Canada wildfires prompts air quality alerts in Colorado, Montana
1 year, 7 months ago

Smoke from Canada wildfires prompts air quality alerts in Colorado, Montana

Associated Press  

DENVER — Smoke from dozens of raging wildfires in western Canada has drifted south into the United States and prompted the states of Colorado and Montana to issue air quality alerts. Particle pollution led the air quality index along parts of the Front Range to reach 168 on Saturday, the department said. An air quality alert was also in effect …

Air Pollution: Things To Keep In Mind In Order To Protect Yourself
2 years, 1 month ago

Air Pollution: Things To Keep In Mind In Order To Protect Yourself

News 18  

Air pollution is a major public health issue on a global scale, particularly in light of the accelerating urbanisation and economic growth. Globally, the combined impacts of household and outdoor air pollution were responsible for seven million fatalities. People who have chronic respiratory conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are particularly susceptible to the negative effects of air …

How to keep the air in your home clean when there’s wildfire smoke outside
3 years, 3 months ago

How to keep the air in your home clean when there’s wildfire smoke outside

LA Times  

Presley Mila Perez gets a ride on the shoulders of George Estrada in South Lake Tahoe, Calif., before wildfire evacuations began. Wildfire smoke doesn’t just stay in the area where the wildfire is happening because “smoke doesn’t know boundaries.” That’s why she suggests having a plan of action to stay indoors, create a clean air space in your home and …

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