Yahoo News reporter Marquise Francis spoke with Dr. Vijay Limaye, a climate and health scientist at the Natural Resources Defense Council, about the link between climate change and the wildfire smoke impacting millions of Americans. Here's what to know.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires triggered air quality alerts in more than a dozen U.S. states Wednesday, with health officials warning people in sensitive groups, such as children, the elderly or those with respiratory conditions, to limit their time outdoors or stay inside.
In New York City, the thick haze forced public schools to cancel outdoor activities, and the Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop at LaGuardia due to low visibility. Yahoo News is providing live updates on the wildfire smoke and its impacts. Follow along in the live blog below.
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