As more and more wildfires pop up across the country, hazy conditions will become ubiquitous throughout the summer months, raising questions on air pollution and how the smoke can impact our health.
Wildfires burning in Canada started sending smoke across the border on Sunday and into the week, prompting U.S. officials to issue air quality warnings in several northern states—and experts say ...
Wildfires are intensifying because of climate change. They’re growing larger, moving faster and burning at higher elevations than before. Together, these conditions cue a heightened health ...
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: The Ministry of Health and Wellness warns all residents that smoke from wildfires can affect their ...
In 2023, Canadian wildfires caused significant decline in air quality in New York, and much further afield (Credit: Getty Images) The air we breathe can have profound effects on our physical and ...
CLEVELAND — It's estimated more than one hundred wildfires are burning in western Canada and already smoke is wafting into Minnesota, Wisconsin and parts of the central U.S. Last year Canadian ...
Visits to hospital emergency rooms for asthma-related emergencies increased by 52% during the 2022 Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon ...
Wildfires can worsen air quality and increase the risk of both minor ailments and serious events like heart attacks. This is due to microscopic particulate matter in the smoke, which can get into ...
After several Canadian provinces found themselves under low air quality alerts over the past two weeks due to wildfires ...
As the threat of an active wildfire season looms, there are steps individuals can take to mitigate the effects of wildfire ...
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