![]() ![]() However, indoor air pollution can be a significant concern as well with pollutants from outside entering our houses. In the face of deteriorating outdoor air quality in New York and large parts of the Northeastern United States and Canada, many individuals seek refuge indoors, assuming that the air inside their homes or workplaces is safe and clean. ![]() ![]() Satellite images shows grey smoke covering Northeastern US New York mayor urges vulnerable residents to mask up Why did New York residents see the sun and moon turn red? New York City 'worst polluted city' in the world as air quality plummetsĬanada facing its 'worst wildfire season ever' The moon turned red for residents in the northeastern US, an occurrence directly linked to smoke drifting down from the Canadian wildfires as it appears behind grey, hazy skies.Ĭanada is currently facing one of its worst wildfire seasons on record, with over 6.7 million acres already scorched since this year’s start. Worsening air quality has prompted health alerts in New York and Quebec with officials warning people about the impact of fine particles known as PM2.5, which can lead to respiratory illnesses.Īt least 10 school districts in central New York cancelled outdoor activities, including recess and gym classes. New York’s Air Quality Index passed 200, which is deemed “very unhealthy”.Īt 10pm ET, the city briefly had the worst air quality among major metropolitan areas worldwide, and currently surpasses Doha and Baghdad while trailing behind Delhi and Lahore. New York has topped the list of the world's most polluted cities as smoke from over a 100 wildfires raging in Canada continue to fill skies in the northeast and mid-Atlantic regions and turns the moon red. ![]()
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