California
A new study blames climate change for worsening pollution and health risks in both urban and rural communities in recent years
Jan. 13, 2021
A United Nations report on the growth of extreme wildfires worldwide suggests California can do more to increase fire resiliency.
Feb. 24, 2022
Buy a portable air filter in advance of fire season, one expert said, ‘because once there’s a fire and the smoke is bad, then there’s a run on them.’
July 22, 2021
Researchers are analyzing what microbes exist in the smoke and dust produced during wildfires.
Feb. 1, 2021
California wildfires released almost 127 million metric tons of carbon dioxide in 2020, almost double the amount of carbon dioxide reductions made over 18 years.
Oct. 20, 2022
World & Nation
Tens of millions of Americans were under air quality alerts as smoke and pollution from wildfires in Canada settled over New York and other East Coast cities.
June 7, 2023
Greenspace
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June 15, 2011
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is pouring into the U.S. East Coast and Midwest and covering the capitals of both nations in an unhealthy haze.
Firefighting aircraft and ground forces in Greece have gained the upper hand over two new blazes that broke out in areas already scarred by wildfires.
Aug. 23, 2021
Climate & Environment
Nationally, 29 of the top 30 counties with the highest level of particulate pollution in 2020 were in California, researchers say.
June 17, 2022