Canada wildfires pollute U.S.

The northeast United States is enduring heavy smoke pollution from hundreds of Canadian wildfires raging out of control


Smoke from wildfires (daily average, Jun 8, 2023)
Light 
Moderate 
High

CANADA
VANCOUVER 
SEATTLE
UNITED STATES
TORONTO 
DETROIT
MONTREAL
NEW YORK 
WASHINGTON D.C.

Storm system drawing smoke south and east

Statue of Liberty shrouded in haze


Harmful effects of wildfire smoke

Higher risk of stroke and brain tumour

Eye irritation

Higher risk of heart attack

Increased risk of hospital visit for respiratory conditions. Higher risk of lung cancer

Greater risk of pregnancy loss, low birth weight and pre-term delivery

Weakened immune defences

Skin problems such as fungal infections


World’s most polluted cities (Jun 8, 2023)
Air Quality Index (AQI)
1. New York 	195 
2. Dhaka 	168 
3. Tel Aviv 	155 
4. Lahore 	155 
5. Detroit 	150

151-200 ranks as unhealthy


Sources: Reuters, NY Times, FireSmoke Canada, IQAir 
Picture: Getty Images 
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