The air quality in New York City has reached “Unhealthy” levels due to smoke from the Canadian wildfires. People are being advised to avoid outdoor activities and wear well-fitting face masks. If you live in the Midwestern, Northeastern, or Middle Atlantic U.S., you’re probably familiar with the Air Quality Index (AQI) and its recent spike. …
Once again, smoke from wildfires in Canada covered New York City in a haze. But smoke wasn’t the … [+] only thing flying in the faces of New Yorkers.(Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images) Getty Images New York City (NYC) is currently facing two major issues. Firstly, the smoke from the Canadian wildfires has reached …
According to CNN, more than 120 million Americans are currently under air quality warnings as wildfire smoke from Canada spreads across the country. This has led to areas in the Midwest experiencing the worst air quality in the world, just as the U.S. is preparing for the July 4th long weekend. The National Weather Service …
Fire, smoke, and air quality depiction on June 28th, 2023 EPA In my writing, I enjoy intertwining my passions for weather, climate, science, sports, and music. This piece is a perfect example of that. Currently, parts of Quebec and Ontario are being devastated by wildfires, and the prevailing wind patterns are carrying the smoke into …
The smoke from the raging wildfires in Central Canada has been causing a haze across much of the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic U.S. over the past few weeks. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the smoke reached the U.S. East Coast, leading to bad air quality and advisories affecting around 110 million people. The smoke has been …
As Canadian wildfires continue to affect New York City, people are given N-95 masks at Grand Central Terminal during the morning rush hour on June 8, 2023. Smoke from the wildfires has forced the closure of schools on June 8 and 9, leading to bad air quality warnings. N95 face masks are able to filter …