Wildfires – the burning of large amounts of forest and vegetation – cause substantial increases in airborne particles and gaseous air pollutants. These include carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and PM2.5. Large wildfires can even lead to air pollution travelling thousands of square kilometres. Prolonged exposure to wildfire smoke can cause respiratory and cardiovascular health problems. Learn how wildfires affect air quality, and how to protect yourself from wildfires here.
With wildfires becoming more frequent and severe due to climate change and human activity, concerns are growing about the health risks of breathing in wildfire smoke. But how does this exposure compare to the well-known dangers of smoking cigarettes? While both types of smoke are harmful, they differ significantly in …
It is no surprise that wildfires affect air quality. The wildfires in California and Australia have had a substantial impact on air quality levels over time. Pictures like the one above show the large amounts of smoke and pollution produced by these forest fires in California. But how exactly does …
As wildfires become increasingly frequent and intense due to climate change and other factors, the impact of wildfire smoke on human health is growing more concerning. Wildfire smoke is a complex mixture of gases, water vapor, and fine particles released when vegetation and other materials burn. These components can pose …
Wildfire season is here again, and where there’s fire, there’s smoke. The United States faces over 50,000 wildfires each year, and in the last five years alone, more than 32 million acres have burned. This widespread burning significantly impacts air quality, particularly in the Western US. Wildfire Smoke Accounts for …
Air purifiers are key to protecting yourself from wildfire smoke in your home. However, with the number of purifiers on the market, it can be confusing to know which are the best air purifiers for wildfire smoke. In this article, we dive into what to look for when buying an …
Wildfires create a serious amount of smoke and air pollution. Wildfire smoke can cause short and long-term health impacts. That’s why it’s important to know how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke. Wildfire smoke is a form of air pollution. It contains dangerous VOC gases and small particles (PM2.5) that …
Current air regulations regard all PM2.5 air pollution as equally hazardous. However, recent studies indicate that particulate matter from wildfire smoke is considerably more toxic than that found in typical outdoor air pollution. This suggests that wildfire smoke could be much more harmful than what current air quality indexes reflect. …
On the most polluted day in June 2023, Toronto’s PM2.5 levels reached over 100 micrograms due to the wildfire in Canada. This means that PM2.5 concentrations in Toronto exceeded the WHO annual limit of 5.0 micrograms by 20 times. Current Air Quality in Toronto Air Quality Map Live Toronto, Canada …
On the most polluted day in June 2023, NYC had the worst air quality in the world, with PM2.5 levels reaching over 300 micrograms due to the wildfire in Canada. The sky turned hazy orange. This means that PM2.5 concentrations in New York City exceeded the WHO annual limit of …
Wildfire smoke can travel a long way. And this wildfire smoke is a serious health concern. But how far can wildfire smoke travel exactly? Can someone in New York be affected by the California wildfires thousands of miles away? Do Australian forest fires affect the entire country? How Fast Does …
