Researchers have shown that plumes of wildfire smoke can carry contaminants hundreds of kilometers, leaving a toxic and ...

In a nutshell A single day of wildfire smoke can contribute over 20% of toxic pollutants that accumulate on urban surfaces ...

Researchers from McMaster University in Ontario, Canada have found that smoke from wildfires can transport toxic pollutants ...

As wildfires ravage Los Angeles, experts answer key questions about how wildfire smoke affects health and how to protect yourself.

In 2023, large portions of the US saw significant dips in air quality and visibility as smoke from wildfires north of the Canadian border billowed across the continent. Canada experienced a record ...

Canadian authorities announced the closure at the end of January, stating it "aligns with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which does not allow travelers to enter the U.S. from Canada on the trail.

That was on display in 2023 when wildfire smoke traveled from Canada and descended on New York and other parts of the East Coast. The widespread smoke during Australia’s 2019 to 2020 wildfire ...

The composition of a wildfire can also have an impact on human health. With the California fires engulfing homes and businesses, smoke in the region is likely carrying chemicals released from ...

As wildfires become a regular occurrence in western Canada, poor air quality has become more of a pressing issue, particularly for seniors.

A study in Maryland identified a spike in heart and lung illnesses in 2023 that was associated with wildfire smoke originating up to 3,380 km away in Canada. Wildfires also have been linked with ...

Researchers have shown that plumes of wildfire smoke can carry contaminants hundreds of kilometers, leaving a toxic and lingering footprint which has the potential to be re-released into the ...

Researchers have shown that plumes of wildfire smoke can carry contaminants hundreds of kilometres, leaving a toxic and lingering footprint which has the potential to be re-released into the ...