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Why distance doesn’t make wildfire smoke safer
Wildfire smoke doesn’t stay the same once it leaves the flames. As smoke drifts, chemical reactions can make it even more toxic. And as Johanna Wagstaffe reports, scientists are now working to pinpoint when and where health risks are the...
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Fire risk increases in B.C. as dry weather continues, but rain in the forecast
The Sailor Bar wildfire north of Yale, B.C., continues to grow, following record-breaking heat across the province. The CBC’s Johanna Wagstaffe reports on the out-of-control wildfire, which could receive some rain soon.
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Officials warn about health risks from wildfire smoke
While some people are more vulnerable in these conditions, the provincial medical officer of health says everyone should be following air quality alerts. Watch Dr. Jennifer Cram's interview with Amy Smith.
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Amateur sports organizations concerned about current and future impact of wildfires
This wildfire season in Manitoba left many young athletes, parents and recreational sports organizations frustrated over having to cancel many games and practices due to poor air quality. They're worried about the impact on amateur...
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Island Health issues air quality warnings due to wildfire smoke
The Mount Underwood fire near Port Alberni continues to grow, and many on Vancouver Island are feeling the impact. Island Health has issued an air quality warning, as smoke travels across the mid-island, sparking health concerns.
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Adam van Koeverden on wildfire situation in St. John’s
Canada Games alumni and Canada’s Secretary for Sport Adam Van Koeverden in St. John’s for the Games, shares his thoughts on the ongoing wildfire situation while attending women’s box lacrosse.
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Canada Games underway in St. John's despite wildfires, air quality concerns
St. John's is hosting the Canada Games, with thousands of people visiting the city as either spectators or participants in the event. As wildfires burn across the province, N.L. Premier John Hogan says the situation is being closely...
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Working out in smoke or smog? Here's what that does long-term
If you're exercising during an air quality advisory, you might not feel the effects right away. Omar Dabaghi-Pacheco asks a respirologist what bad air does to our bodies.
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Sunshine and better air quality returns to Long Island starting today
After Long Island got brushed by some light rain showers last night, those showers have ended and we have amazing weather news for several days starting today.
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Brighter day with some haze and improving air quality for The Bronx
For tonight, expect mostly clear skies with lows near 65 degrees.
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Hazy, warm and humid; air quality alert in effect for The Bronx
For tonight, expect partly cloudy and mild conditions with lows near 69 degrees.
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Wildfire smoke prompts air quality alerts across Canada
Millions of Canadians were warned to limit their time outdoors on Sunday with wildfire smoke hanging in the air from B.C. to Quebec, with parts of the North and U.S. also under air quality warnings.
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Warm and pleasant week ahead in Brooklyn
Residents can look forward to sunny and warm temperatures this week with no rain.
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Lytton, B.C., wildfire evacuation alert now an evacuation order
First Nations reserves in Lytton, B.C., have been ordered to evacuate due to a nearby wildfire. This follows evacuation orders for residents near Peachland, where a fire is burning close to the Okanagan Connector. Wildfires across the...
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Smoky skies forcing Winnipeggers indoors
With the city's air quality index at 10-plus, the highest it can go, the Boys' and Girls' Club of Winnipeg has shifted its programming inside. Meanwhile, four community centres are offering space for people who want to escape the smoke...
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Study reveals cricket played in dangerously hot, humid environments
Study reveals cricket played in dangerously hot, humid environments. 50% of IPL 205 games in extreme heat. Climate change is becoming a threat to cricket.
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Winnipeg parents, day camps take smoky summer seriously
As smoke from wildfires continues to roll into Winnipeg, some parents are watching closely for good times to play outside. Day camps in the city are also taking precautions and modifying programming when air quality is poor.
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Wildfires prompt air quality alerts in Western and Central Canada
Air quality warnings are in effect for a large area of Western and Central Canada this weekend as wildfire smoke continues to choke parts of the country. Many communities in Manitoba, as well as northern Saskatchewan and Alberta, are...
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Winter smog across Balkans prompts protests calling for change
Widespread reliance on coal and wood fires has a severe impact on air quality, but this year, more people across region seek government action.
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What's causing pollution in India?
India is suffering unprecedented levels of air pollution, with warnings of dire consequences for people's health.
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As California Fires Rage, Experts Point to Climate Change
Two new wildfires broke out in Southern California's Ventura County on Monday, as firefighters strained their resources to contain the three blazes already rampaging across the state. In Northern California, the Camp Fire is now the...
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India's capital has suffered some of its highest pollution levels
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Has enough been done to deal with toxic smog in New Delhi?| Inside Story
India's capital has suffered some of its highest pollution levels
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Wildfire smoke creates air quality concerns in B.C.
Smoke from wildfires in B.C. is creating air quality concerns around the province and raising questions about the long term exposure to that kind of pollution.