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Air quality concerns: Intense smoke fills NYC as East Coast suffers from Canada's wildfires

By Sophie Hawthorne
Published in Weather News
June 08, 2023
1 min read
Air quality concerns: Intense smoke fills NYC as East Coast suffers from Canada's wildfires

Yo, dude! I just read this article about the crazy amounts of smoke that are filling up NYC right now. Apparently, all of this intense smoke is the result of some major wildfires happening up in Canada. And get this, it’s affecting the air quality all the way down the East Coast!

From what I gathered, the smoke is causing a lot of health concerns for folks, especially those with asthma or other respiratory issues. It’s also causing problems for outdoor activities and even flights in certain areas. One expert quoted in the article suggested that people avoid exercising outside and limit their exposure to the smoke as much as possible.

This hits close to home for me because last summer there was a huge wildfire near where I live. I remember feeling like I couldn’t go outside or breathe properly for days. It was really scary. And to think that this is affecting such a huge area, all the way to NYC, is pretty wild.

In conclusion, it’s important to remember how interconnected our world is, and how things like wildfires can have far-reaching effects on so many people. It’s a good reminder to be mindful of our impact on the environment and to take steps to protect ourselves and our communities when these types of events happen.


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