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Smoke from Canadian Fires Hits East Coast | Annapolis News
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is blanketing the Midwest and East Coast, turning skies hazy and triggering air quality alerts in cities like Chicago, New York, and D.C. Driven by intense heat and carried thousands of miles by jet streams, the smoke lingers near the ground due to stagnant weather patterns. Scientists warn climate change is fueling longer, hotter wildfire seasons, meaning more smoke—and more frequent smoky summers, especially for easterners. The real threat? Tiny PM2.5 particles that penetrate lungs and blood, worsening asthma and heart conditions. Vulnerable groups include…
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