New York City’s air pollution among the world’s worst as Canada wildfire smoke shrouds Northeast

Canadian wildfires: US experiences worst air pollution in recorded history

The United States recorded its worst toxic air pollution in recent history, with New York particularly exposed to hazardous air, researchers have found, even as Canada races against time to tame the "historic" wildfires emanating from Quebec. According to Guardian, New York experienced air pollution which was more than five times above the national air quality standard and has been dubbed the worst since 2006.

'Unprecedented' air pollution hits the Richmond area from Canadian wildfires

RICHMOND, Va. The Virginia Department of Emergency Management listed Richmonds air quality in the Red Zone on Thursday as environmental scientists called the pollution unprecedented for the area.Im seeing way less traffic today than Im used to seeing, resident Arlene Dickson told CBS 6 on Cary Street as thunder began to rumble overhead. Im not taking the long dog walk today, not going to the park, were in and out of stores taking it slow."Exper…

Canada wildfires: Hazardous air quality conditions in New York

Smoke from Canadian wildfires poured into the U.S. East Coast and Midwest on Wednesday, covering the capitals of both nations in an unhealthy haze, holding up flights at major airports, postponing Major League Baseball games and prompting people to fish out pandemic-era face masks.

US East Coast blanketed in eerie veil of smoke from Canada fires

Massive plumes of smoke from Canada's wildfires have forced schools across the US East Coast to cancel outdoor activities.

Smoke from Canada wildfires deteriorates New York air quality; surpasses New Delhi's pollution level

Houston, Jun 8 (PTI) The air quality of New York city has deteriorated as smoke from the Canadian wildfires poured into the US East Coast and Midwest, with data showing that the pollution level in the metropolitan city was highest among significant cities worldwide, even surpassing New Delhi. Situation was such that the picturesque and […]

Giants, Jets to hold indoor practices as Canadian wildfire smoke harms air quality, per report

The poor air quality is forcing NFL teams in the Northeast indoors