The air in several major Canadian cities on Monday carries the scent of burning campfires, indicating a significant decline in air quality due to wildfire smoke. This decline can be attributed to the unprecedented fire season, exacerbated by the adverse effects of climate change. However, amidst these environmental emergencies, advocates are raising concerns about whether …
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 …
Smoke continues to billow from wildfires ravaging northern Quebec, causing widespread smog and grounding water bombers. As of Monday morning, there were 114 active fires in the province, with 29 of them considered out of control, according to a spokesperson for the forest fire prevention agency. A controlled burn is seen on the edge of …
MONTREAL — Numerous wildfires blazing across northern Quebec have resulted in a thick, smoky atmosphere that enveloped several parts of the province on Sunday. Environment Canada issued smog warnings for various regions, including Montreal, Quebec, Laval, Longueuil, and Trois-Rivières. The poor air quality prompted the cancellation of outdoor activities and posed a significant risk to …
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 …
Decrease article font size Increase article font size Tropical Storm Bret grew stronger on Wednesday as it targeted islands in the eastern Caribbean, preparing for heavy rainfall, landslides, and flooding. Bret’s maximum sustained winds reached 65 mph (100 km/h) on Wednesday afternoon, and it was moving westward across the Atlantic Ocean at a speed of …
Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, has reached an agreement to plead guilty to two federal misdemeanor offenses of willfully failing to pay federal income taxes, according to a court filing on Tuesday. Additionally, Hunter Biden has also agreed to enter into a pretrial diversion agreement related to a federal felony charge of …
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 quality concerns persist in various regions of Quebec as residents begin to return home following evacuations triggered by wildfires. SOPFEU, Quebec’s forest fire prevention agency, reported that progress in containing the wildfires has been slow, with 121 active fires and 32 priority blazes being fought by firefighters. Despite efforts to control the fires, Environment …