air quality

New York City Covered in Hazy Smoke from Canadian Wildfires: Eerie Photos from Tuesday and Wednesday

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New York City Covered in Hazy Smoke from Canadian Wildfires: Eerie Photos from Tuesday and Wednesday

No, these photos are not from the 1970s, they are from Tuesday and Wednesday. New York City has been covered in a thick, hazy cloud of smoke from the Canadian wildfires for the past two days. Poor air quality alerts have been issued for the city and surrounding areas, and officials are advising residents not … Read more

Wildfires in Eastern Canada Cause Smoky Skies in the US: Air Quality Alerts and Recommendations

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Wildfires in Eastern Canada Cause Smoky Skies in the US: Air Quality Alerts and Recommendations

Wildfires in the eastern provinces of Quebec and Nova Scotia are sending smoke back into the United States, including the New York City area, causing smoky, hazy skies. Look here on this map the air quality in your area: The Air Quality Index (AQI) is a color-coded system developed by the EPA, where worsening air … Read more