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Driven by wildfire smoke, Canada’s air quality worse than U.S.: report

Canada's air quality was worse than the United States in 2023 due to raging wildfires, according to the 2023 World Air Quality report by Swiss company IQAir.
Canadian communities dominated the list of 15 most polluted cities in both the U.S. And Canada, with Fort McMurray, Alta., and Peace River, Alta., topping the list.
This marks the first time since 2018 that Canada ranked lower than the United States in air quality, as reported by the 2023 World Air Quality report.

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The Guardian

Canada air quality worse than US for first time as wildfires fill skies with soot

After year of devastating blazes from British Columbia to Nova Scotia, prospect of 2024 season offers little hope of respite

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

For the first time in report's history, Canada's air quality worse than U.S.

Air quality in Canada is now worse than in the U.S., according to the 6th Annual World Air Quality Report. Of the 15 most polluted cities in the two countries, 14 were in Canada.

1 month ago·Canada

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CBC News

After an epic year of wildfires, Canada's air isn't as clean as it used to be

A new report finds that last year's unprecedented wildfire season made Canada's air quality up to three times worse than the World Health Organization's recommended safe levels. As climate change sets the conditions for even longer and stronger wildfire seasons, experts say taking precautions is critical to our health.

1 month ago·Canada

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Global News

Wildfire smoke means Canada’s air quality worse than U.S., according to report

Canada's air pollution levels last year were worse than those in the United States for the first time since an air-quality firm started publishing its assessments in 2018.

1 month ago·Toronto, Canada

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The Toronto Star

Driven by wildfire smoke, Canada's air quality worse than U.S.: report

Only seven countries reported average annual pollution concentrations within the World Health Organization's guideline, including Mauritius, Iceland, and Australia.

1 month ago·Toronto, Canada

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Sask Today

Driven by wildfire smoke, Canada's air quality worse than U.S.: report

Canada's air pollution levels last year were worse than those in the United States for the first time since an air-quality firm started publishing its assessments in 2018.

1 month ago

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