Air Quality Plummets in 20 US States as Smoke from Canadian Wildfires Spreads The hazy skies and hazardous air quality that have descended upon a quarter of US states this week are a stark reminder of our increasingly precarious relationship with nature.
Millions of Americans are being forced to adapt their daily routines, curtail outdoor activities, and wear masks to breathe. Smoke from Canadian wildfires has wafted southward, causing air quality alerts in 20 states.
The situation is eerily familiar, recalling the devastating air pollution that plagued New York City in 2023 during Toronto's severe wildfire season.