NASA
Canada's Wildfires Give North America a Smoky Makeover Nobody Asked For
Canada's wildfires paint North America in shades of brown carbon, because air quality was apparently too good for too long.
2026-07-22
NASA
2026-07-18
The Atlantic
Dinosaurs Had It Worse: A Brief History of Truly Terrible Air Quality
Wildfire smoke is bad, but 66 million years ago, dinosaurs faced an asteroid-triggered global firestorm that blocked the sun for years. Perspective, people.
2026-07-17
ZDNet
Air Purifier That's Great for Wildfire Smoke Is on Sale, Because Climate Change Isn't
Wildfire smoke is ruining air quality across 18 states, but hey, at least you can snag a Blueair purifier for $70 off.
The Guardian Europe
New Yorkers Get a Grim Reminder That Breathing Is Still a Thing We Need to Do
Canadian wildfire smoke descends on New York City, turning the sky into a sepia filter and reminding everyone that breathing is, in fact, optional.
2026-06-21
The Guardian Europe
LA Declares State of Emergency Over Warehouse Fire That Just Won't Quit
A warehouse fire in LA's Boyle Heights has been burning for five days, prompting a state of emergency, smoke-filled air, and 85 million pounds of rotting frozen food waiting in the wings.
The Good Times
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