As more and more wildfires pop up across the country, hazy conditions will become ubiquitous throughout the summer months, raising questions on air pollution and how the smoke can impact our health.
Wildfires burning in Canada started sending smoke across the border on Sunday and into the week, prompting U.S. officials to issue air quality warnings in several northern states—and experts say ...
Wildfires are intensifying because of climate change. They’re growing larger, moving faster and burning at higher elevations than before. Together, these conditions cue a heightened health ...
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: The Ministry of Health and Wellness warns all residents that smoke from wildfires can affect their ...
Wildfire smoke contains pollution particles so small they can infiltrate the lungs. Compounds such as sulfuric acid, ammonium sulfate and ammonium nitrate. That burning plastic smell is caused when ...
Visits to hospital emergency rooms for asthma-related emergencies increased by 52% during the 2022 Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon ...
Wildfires can worsen air quality and increase the risk of both minor ailments and serious events like heart attacks. This is due to microscopic particulate matter in the smoke, which can get into ...
After several Canadian provinces found themselves under low air quality alerts over the past two weeks due to wildfires ...
Alana Yañez’s severe asthma had been completely under control for years. But when the 2020 wildfires started pumping thick ...
As the threat of an active wildfire season looms, there are steps individuals can take to mitigate the effects of wildfire ...
As smoke from raging wildfires in Canada continues drifting into parts of the United States, it’s critical to know how you can protect yourself from potentially dangerous levels of air pollution.