An upcoming study links smoke pollution across the United States to individual wildfires and could help predict which fires will be most harmful to public health.
Tag: Air Pollution
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The Crises of Heat and Smoke Share a Common Thread: Climate Change
Human-caused climate change is making high temperatures more common and intensifying dryness that fuels catastrophic wildfires.
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Canada Wildfires and U.S. Air Quality: What to Know and How Long the Smoke Will Last
The ongoing outbreak of fires in Canada is sending new waves of smoke into the American Midwest, and the pollution has been seen as far away as Europe.
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Chicago and Midwest Air Quality Declines as Canada Wildfire Smoke Lingers
Chicago residents were warned to stay indoors or wear masks, and the popular paths along Lake Michigan were quiet.
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To Reduce Air Pollution, London’s ULEZ Is Expanding Despite Opposition
The city’s Ultra Low Emission Zone, which imposes a daily charge on the most-polluting vehicles, is expanding despite some resistance.