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Air pollution in New York City linked to wildfires hundreds of miles away
A new study shows that air pollutants from the smoke of fires from as far as Canada and the southeastern U.S. traveled hundreds of miles and several days to reach Connecticut and New York City, where it caused significant increases … Continue reading
New Delhi pollution prompts call to shut schools, sporting events
Farm fires in nearby states have sent clouds of smoke over the city, posing a health risk to its 20 million residents. Some doctors and residents urged New Delhi authorities to shut schools and cancel outdoor sporting events in the … Continue reading
Smoke-laced smog envelops Phuket
Phuket awakes today enveloped by an eerie sea of smoke-laced mist and smog – a combination of light winds, smoke blowing up the Malacca Strait from the Indonesian plantation fires and low seasonal cloud. The conditions have reduced visibility generally … Continue reading
Air quality advisory issued across several parts of B.C. due to wildfire smoke
Environment Canada forecasts smoky skies for Vanderhoof this week There is a chance of Vanderhoof skies being smoky today. An air quality advisory has been issued for several parts of B.C. including Vanderhoof over the weekend due to wildfire smoke … Continue reading
Sydney smoke haze: bushfire reduction burns suspended to allow air to clear
Air quality rated ‘poor’ for second day in a row, as NSW Health warns conditions could aggravate respiratory issues Hazard reduction burns across Sydney have been suspended for at least 24 hours to allow smoke from earlier burns to clear. … Continue reading
One in six people dying of lung cancer in UK are non-smokers, experts say
Scientists blame rise on car fumes, secondhand smoke and soot from wood-burning stoves Growing numbers of non-smokers are being diagnosed with lung cancer, many at a stage when it is incurable, experts in the disease have revealed. They blame the … Continue reading
Pollutionwatch: summer’s deadly wildfires cause pollution worldwide
Widespread wildfires have taken lives and destroyed habitats as well as causing air pollution Wildfires are spanning the northern hemisphere. Local impacts have been severe; notably the loss of habitat and life, including the tragic deaths in Greece. Smoke has caused … Continue reading
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August 31, 2018
Tagged Air Pollution, Canada, El Niño, Greece, Ireland, Manchester, Oregon, Seattle, Siberia, smoke, UK, USA, Vancouver, wildfires
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Seattle and Portland Air is Now Dirtier Than Most Polluted Cities in Asia
For now, two of America’s cleanest cities have dirtier air than the the most polluted cities in Asia. IN THE DAMP and dreary Pacific Northwest, where moss climbs the trees and moisture dribbles down lamp posts and seems to seep through … Continue reading
