Poor Driving Conditions in Edmonton Due to Fog and Wildfire Smoke Fog Advisory and Air Quality Concerns People commuting to work in Edmonton and the surrounding areas on Friday morning were advised to exercise caution due to a combination of fog and wildfire smoke creating poor driving conditions. According to the Environment and Climate Change […]
Air Quality Plummets as Blanket of Wildfire Smoke Covers Toronto Introduction Environment Canada has issued a warning for high levels of air pollution in Toronto due to the presence of heavy smoke from ongoing forest fires in Ontario and Quebec. The smoke plumes have reached the region, causing air quality to decrease significantly. The situation […]
Wildfire Smoke Blankets Ontario, Threatening Air Quality Air Pollution Levels Expected to Rise Wildfire smoke from northern Ontario and Quebec is expected to lead to high air pollution levels that will blanket most of Ontario in the coming days. Smoke plumes from the forest fires are predicted to move farther south on Tuesday afternoon or […]
Wildfire Smoke: Montreal has World’s Worst Air Quality Today The Current Situation Montreal, the vibrant metropolis nestled in the province of Quebec, is experiencing a staggering decline in air quality today. The city has earned the unfortunate distinction of having the world’s worst air quality due to the prevalence of smoke from wildfires. This alarming […]
Wildfire Smoke: Montreal‘s Air Quality Hits New Lows Introduction Montreal, Quebec, has found itself at the center of a growing concern as the city battles against plummeting air quality due to wildfire smoke. Today, Montreal has earned the unfortunate title of having the world’s worst air quality. The smoky haze that engulfs the city is […]
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Causing Unhealthy Air Quality Levels in the US Overview The United States (US) is currently experiencing hazardous air quality levels due to the Canadian wildfires smoke that has crossed the border. According to IQAir.com, New York City has the worst air quality in the world, with Detroit in fifth place. Residents have […]
Wildfire Smoke Cripples New York Air Quality, Ranks Worst in the World New York City has recently been hit with the worst air pollution levels around the world due to the wildfire smoke that has come as far as California. This detrimental air quality affects millions of New Yorkers who breathe the air every day. […]
Air Quality Advisory Issued in the Metro Vancouver Region Due to Wildfire Smoke Introduction On June 7th, 2023, the Metro Vancouver Regional District released an official Air Quality Advisory due to increased concentrations of fine particulate matter and ground-level ozone in the area. The degraded air quality is causing hazy conditions in the Metro Vancouver […]
Smoke from Canadian Wildfires Affects Health of New York and Ottawa Residents Introduction Unprecedented early summer wildfires in Canada have set the country on track for its worst-ever year. The season’s early and intense start has caused smoke that has traveled to the east of Canada and affected the health of residents in New York, […]
Forest Fire Smoke Deteriorating Air Quality over Parts of Ontario Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement, warning of high levels of air pollution resulting from the over 30 active forest fires burning in northern Ontario. Smoke plumes from the fires could make breathing difficult in other parts of the province, including Oxford […]