New York City , Under Hazardous Haze Amid, 'Out of Control' Wildfires in Canada.
'Quartz' reports that the smoky haze hanging over New York
City is the result of hundreds of wildfires in Canada that
have significantly impacted air quality in the United States.
The massive wildfires have filled the skies
with particulate matter, including dust and soot,
as well as microscopic PM2.5 particles.
The massive wildfires have filled the skies
with particulate matter, including dust and soot,
as well as microscopic PM2.5 particles.
Those tiny, imperceptible particles
are capable of traveling deep into
the lungs and entering the bloodstream. .
On June 6, Mayor Eric Adams announced air
quality in parts of New York had become "very
unhealthy," reaching a 218 on the air quality index.
According to a joint air quality health advisory
for the city, hazardous levels of "fine particulate
matter" is expected to last through June 7.
'Quartz' reports that Long Island, along with
central and western regions of the state, have
also been impacted by hazardous air quality. .
Residents in impacted areas have
been urged to stay indoors. .
'Quartz' reports that New York City
typically has an air quality score
below 50, falling in the 'good' category.
On June 6, the city's score of 218
ranked as the worst of any city in the world.
Canada is reportedly on track to experience
its worst wildfire season on record amid
increased temperatures and dry conditions.
According to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Center,
418 active wildfires are currently burning across Canada,
with over half of those fires burning "out of control."