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July 19, 2023

Severe weather from Midwest to mid-Atlantic brings tornado, flash flooding risks

Severe weather will bring tornado and flash flooding threats from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic as heat bakes the South and wildfire smoke impacts the Great Lakes and Northeast.

July 17, 2023

China's pollution is impacting air quality in the US: Jason Isaac

Texas Public Policy Foundation's Jason Isaac provides analysis as U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry attempts to restart climate negotiations with China, the world's top polluter. 

July 17, 2023

Canada wildfires: Trudeau, others mourn second firefighter death as smoke sparks further US air quality alerts

Canadian officials announced the death of a second firefighter during wildfires,, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau among those offering condolences.

July 1, 2023

NYC invaded by winged aphids amid Canadian wildfire smoke, experts say

New York City has been inundated with smoke from Canadian wildfires and mysterious swarms of insects. Experts tell multiple outlets that the insects are winged aphids.

June 30, 2023

Severe weather continues to pummel the Plains, Ohio Valley

As Canadian wildfire smoke impacts air quality in the Midwest, Great Lakes, Northeast and mid-Atlantic, the Plains and Ohio Valley will see more threats from severe weather.

June 29, 2023

Canada wildfire smoke raises health risks among Black, poorer residents in the US

Canada’s wildfire smoke is spreading to areas already exposed to industrial pollution, exacerbating health risks among the poor and Black communities that reside there.

June 29, 2023

Canada’s wildfire smoke to spread after heavy rain in Quebec failed to quell the blaze

The heavy rain that recently drenched Quebec missed the areas where Canada’s wildfires were the most active. Air quality is expected to remain a concern through the summer.

June 29, 2023

Smoke from Canadian wildfires reaches Europe skies

Canadian wildfire smoke has crossed over the Atlantic Ocean and reached southwestern Europe. A NASA satellite image taken Monday showed the plume over Portugal and Spain.

June 28, 2023

Colorado wildfire devours nearly 3K acres as Red Flag conditions continue

A Colorado wildfire has spread to nearly 3,000 acres amid Red Flag conditions, forcing air quality health advisories. The fire is just 5% contained on Wednesday.

June 9, 2023

5 best apps to measure air quality

Canadian wildfires have caused changes in air quality. These apps can help track and monitor where the best air quality is for precautionary measures.