As smoke from wildfires in Canada envelops the area, a Delta Airbus A320 airplane gracefully takes off from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia. Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty Images Flights in the Eastern U.S. experienced disruptions once again on Thursday due to the smoke from Canada wildfires, causing hundreds of delays …
In a groundbreaking move, Multnomah County in Oregon has filed a lawsuit against major oil and gas companies, including Exxon Mobil, Shell, Chevron, BP, and ConocoPhillips, for their role in causing and exacerbating the deadly heat dome that hit the Pacific Northwest in 2021. The county asserts that these companies and others operating in the …
The AirCare app provides a comprehensive view of air pollution, active fires, wind conditions, and pollen levels on a visually appealing map. In recent years, North America and Europe have seen improvements in air quality due to stricter environmental regulations. However, the rise of extreme weather events and unprecedented wildfires has brought new concerns about …
CNN — A recent report reveals that Lake Powell, the second-largest reservoir in the US, has lost approximately 7% of its storage capacity since the construction of the Glen Canyon Dam in 1963. According to a report by the US Geological Survey and the Bureau of Reclamation, in addition to drought conditions, Lake Powell has …
Air pollution reached alarming levels worldwide in 2021, according to a report by IQAir. The report revealed that air pollution in every country, and in 97% of cities, exceeded the guidelines set by the World Health Organization (WHO) for maintaining healthy air quality. Only 222 cities out of over 6,000 analyzed met the WHO’s air …
A seagull flies before the lower Manhattan skyline during heavy smog in New York on June 6, 2023. Ed Jones | AFP | Getty Images The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday halted flights bound for New York’s LaGuardia Airport as smoke from Canada’s wildfires cut visibility in the area. “The FAA has taken steps to …