United States scientists have reported the highest recorded levels of carbon dioxide in the earth’s atmosphere, not seen for millions of years. The findings coincide with a record number of wildfires raging throughout Canada, sending a thick blanket of smoke across the Midwest to the East Coast, with enough disease-causing particles to pose a risk …
An unyielding and pernicious smog brought on by raging wildfires in Quebec and Nova Scotia is disrupting the lives of millions of people across the United States and Canada. The dense haze, which has been described as dystopian in nature, has forced players from ballfields and actors from Broadway stages, delayed thousands of flights, and …
As a result of the smoke from burning Canadian forests, major cities in the U.S. Northeast experienced disruptions this week. Public schools canceled outdoor activities, companies sent workers home, performances were postponed, libraries shut their doors, and professional baseball games were canceled. These disruptions are a clear illustration of the economic toll of climate change, …