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June 8, 2023

New York stores see air purifiers sell out, school teachers told to stay home amid hazardous air quality

Air purifiers flew off shelves and schools kept teachers and students home in the New York area Thursday as Canada's wild fires caused poor air quality.

June 8, 2023

US National Weather Service warns smoky haze likely to persist for days across the US, Canada

A meteorologist with the National Weather Service said the thick, hazardous haze effecting millions of people in Canada and the United States will be here until the winds shifts.

June 7, 2023

Canadian wildfires pour smoke into US, heavy haze creates Martian-like scene in NYC

Wildfires in Canada continue to pour smoke into the U.S., particularly along the Eastern seaboard in places like New York City, where the sky was orange.

June 7, 2023

Eric Adams, NYC health official speak out on deteriorating air quality amid Canada fires

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Dr. Ashwin Vasan, commissioner of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, warn vulnerable New Yorkers to mask up if they have to go outside.

June 7, 2023

NYC Mayor Adams, health commissioner warn New Yorkers to mask up as air quality dips to worst since 1960s

New York City health commissioner warned people who must be outdoors to wear a high-quality mask like an N95 as air quality plummets from Canada fires.

June 7, 2023

New York, New Jersey schools keep kids indoors as air quality plummets reportedly from Canada wildfires

Public schools in NYC, Long Island and New Jersey are limiting outdoor activities Wednesday, as air quality worsens due to Canadian wildfires.

May 31, 2023

Nova Scotia wildfire sends East Coast air quality plummeting

A wildfire burning in Nova Scotia has sent air quality plummeting in cities across the northeast. More than 16,000 residents were evacuated due to the blazes.

April 21, 2023

Cities across the United States making historic investments in urban trees

United States cities are investing in trees to provide shade and improve air quality. President Joe Biden's spending plan put an emphasis on planting trees in Urban areas.

March 10, 2023

Dust storm, heavy pollution in China's capitol leads to 'hazardous' air quality

The air quality in Beijing is plummeting due to dust storms and heavy pollution. The capital city's air quality index is 1,093, which is a "hazardous" level.

February 25, 2023

Ohio residents’ son sick, chickens dead after train derailment: ‘They’re lying, they’re full of it’

Ohio resident Mandy Breshears says her four-year-old son has had health issues since the train derailment in East Palestine and says Biden let them down.