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Cities across the East Coast have looked hazy for days due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, causing some residents to worry about their health. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini has more from Washington.
Millions of Americans spent a second day Thursday under a veil of smoke from wildfires burning in Canada. The smoke was so thick in New York City Wednesday the air quality blew well past what is considered hazardous. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini reports from Arlington, Virginia, where the air is now sweeping through.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires on Thursday affected residents along much of the East Coast, from New York City to Washington, D.C., impacting monuments, stadiums and restaurants. Doctors warned that young children and people with underlying health conditions were at greatest risk. Christina Ruffini has the latest.
The East Coast has been engulfed with smoke over the past few days, all stemming from a string of wildfires from Canada. White House national climate adviser Ali Zaidi joins "America Decides" to discuss how the Biden administration is mitigating the poor air quality conditions.
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Smoke from Canadian wildfires is causing severe issues up and down the East Coast of the United States. The air quality in the nation's capital is at a very unhealthy level and it is expected to change over the course of the day. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini has more.
Millions of workers who work outdoors should take extra precautions due to the poor air quality in parts of the Northeast, a physician says.
Air pollution takes an $800 billion annual toll on the U.S. economy. Wildfires — worsened by climate change — are making it worse.
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CBS News senior weather and climate producer David Parkinson has the forecast for how long the Northeast will be dealing with smoke from Canadian wildfires and what areas will be affected the most Thursday.
Parts of the Northeast, including New York City, were engulfed in an orange haze Wednesday due to wildfires burning in Canada. Health officials have advised people to wear masks to protect themselves from the blanket of harmful smoke. Lilia Luciano reports.
Millions of Americans across several states are getting warned about hazardous air. Air quality alerts are in effect after hundreds of wildfires in Canada, many burning out of control, sent smoke streaming into the U.S. An eerie, orange haze moved in over parts of the Northeast, including New York City, where health officials are recommending people wear masks. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
One cardiovascular specialist cautions that breathing the air laden with smoke from the Quebec and Nova Scotia wildfires is "probably worse than smoking a cigarette" in some places.
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Millions of people across the Eastern U.S. are facing dangerous air quality due to hundreds of wildfires in Canada. The haze has disrupted flights and prompted warnings to stay inside. Dr. Leonardo Trasande, children's environmental health specialist, joins CBS News with tips to stay safe from the health risks associated with poor air quality.
Smoke traveling down from Canadian wildfires has caused the air quality in several states to reach hazardous levels. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports on how officials are mitigating the fires, and how much longer people can expect the smoke to last. Plus, CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson explains the science behind the sky turning orange.
Public schools barred students from going outside, while sports organizations scrapped events because of unhealthy air.
Smoke from hundreds of wildfires in Canada continues to drift south, causing dangerous conditions. Visibility was so bad in the New York City area on Wednesday afternoon that there were ground stops and delays at LaGuardia Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.
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