A spate of wildfires in Canada are spreading smoke across the Northeast U.S. From Massachusetts to Pennsylvania, residents can smell smoke and see it in the sky and experts are warning that the diminished air quality is posing health risks for residents.
“The health effects of particle pollution exposure can range from relatively minor to more serious health effects ,”Smoke from the Tantallon wildfire rises over houses in nearby Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada, May 28, 2023. It is unusual to see such significant wildfire activity before the beginning of summer in Nova Scotia’s generally, but increasing temperatures due to emissions of greenhouse gases are making springtime warmer and intensifying dry spells.
“What is unique about this situation is the time of year — the fact it’s occurring in May and that it spread so rapidly,”“Climate change contributes to volatility,” Halifax fire Deputy Chief Dave Meldrum said at a press conference on Monday.
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