How Canadian Wildfire Smoke Is Jeopardizing Health Across North America

How Canadian wildfire smoke is jeopardizing health across North America

The hazy air hovering over U.S. metropolises, including Chicago and New York, this summer is reminding Americans of just how connected they are with their northern neighbor, regardless of how much relations have deteriorated under President Donald Trump.

How Canadian Wildfire Smoke Is Jeopardizing Health Across North America

Small particles can get lodged in crevices of organs from lungs to arteries, causing inflammation and other health issues.

More wildfire smoke is likely as smoky summer continues

StormTRACKER meteorologist Lydia Blume says more smoke is in the forecast as Canadian wildfires continue to burn. But for the northern Plains. above-average precipitation is still in the forecast. ]]>

Wildfire Smoke Is Deadlier Than Death Counts Show, Study Reveals

Rebecca Egan McCarthy and Matt Simon report on research demonstrating that wildfire smoke is much deadlier than wildfire death counts show.