Air pollution in the Big Apple is among the worst in the world with an air quality index of 161 Tuesday - a level that is 'unhealthy,' according to IQair.
for more than a week and its impact is being felt the most in New York City.
Air pollution in the Big Apple is among the worst in the world with an air quality index of 161 Tuesday - a level that is "unhealthy," according toAir Quality is measured on a points system from 0 to 500. A reading over 200 is considered very unhealthy, and over 300 is hazardous.Due to the harmful exposure, at least 10 school districts in central New York State have canceled outdoor activities and events, according to school district announcements.
As of Tuesday, there were still 152 active fires burning in Quebec with more than 114 considered out of control, according to the province's forest fire prevention agency. The situation remains serious,” Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair said. “The images that we have seen so far this season are some of the most severe we have we have ever witnessed in Canada and the current forecast for the next few months indicates the potential for continued higher-than-normal fire activity.
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