Air Pollution

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Wildfire smoke may be as much as 10 times more dangerous than other forms of air pollution, research suggests By Jackie Flynn Mogensen edited by Claire Cameron A satellite image of atmospheric conditions above the northeastern U.S. NOAA Much of the U.S. is shrouded in smoke. Wildfires burning across Canada…

People wear masks in Chicago on Thursday to protect themselves from smoke from Canadian wildfires. City officials are encouraging people to remain inside as data shows Chicago having some of the worst air quality of any large city in the world. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Scott Olson/Getty…

— States warned residents about air quality issues that could last for days July 15, 2026 • 2 min read Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is expected to engulf large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week, exposing millions of people to…

A fire hose of dangerous pollution from wildfires blankets the northern U.S. Smoke from northern Minnesota and western Ontario wildfires is pouring over the Great Lakes, mid-Atlantic and Northeast, bringing record levels of hazardous air pollution to major cities By Andrea Thompson edited by Claire Cameron Smoke from wildfires in…

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Smoke emanates from smokestacks at the Phillips 66 Bayway Refinery in Linden, New Jersey, on March 18, 2026. Credit: Kena Betancur / AFP via Getty Images Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+,…

Washington's July Fourth fireworks are set against an extreme heat warning, and experts say the show could briefly drive air pollution around the National Mall to levels comparable with Beijing in a bad spell. The warning matters because the city is already dealing with dangerous heat, cancelled events and an…

Max Planck Society Study confirms negative health consequences for newborns Exposure to wildfires and related air pollution in Spain leads to lower birth weights and higher risks of premature births. Negative effects on birth outcomes were consistent across all socioeconomic groups, with no significant differences found. Rising temperatures increase wildfire…

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