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Smoke Across the Country | Durham News
Smoke from raging wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is blanketing the Midwest and Northeast, triggering air quality alerts and turning skies eerie across millions of people — from the Twin Cities to Maine and even heading toward Washington D.C. Blamed on extreme drought, heat, and climate change fueled by fossil fuels, these fires are more frequent and intense than ever. Health officials warn staying indoors is critical, especially for those with respiratory or heart conditions, and recommend N95 masks if you must go outside. Long-term exposure to this fine particle pollution poses serious…
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