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Wildfires impacting businesses in northern Minnesota
Many businesses near the gunflint trail remain open regardless of wildfires. Golden Eagle Lodge is one of them. Owner of the resort Ruth Wagner joins All Day to talk about how they are open for business and safe from the fires.
The health risks of wildfire smoke across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic
Learn about the dangerous wildfire smoke blanketing wide regions of the U.S.
Michigan health expert speaks out as wildfire smoke continues to impact state
Forest Service overhaul puts wildfire science on chopping block
A third of the research offices the agency is evaluating to possibly close work in climate adaptation and wildfire prevention.
Amendment 63: New Opportunity: A.14 Atmosphere
The Atmosphere research program is soliciting proposals for data analysis and modeling of NASA supported airborne campaign data. NASA’s Earth Science Division
How to keep the air inside your home clean during wildfires
Tiny particles in the air can cause a range of short-term and chronic health issues, experts say.
Lost in the Minnesota wildfires, too: Summer business
Businesses from grocers to resorts and outfitters in Ely are assessing the loss of recreation-driven money.
Health experts warn about uptick in the emergency room with poor air quality
Health experts in southeastern Wisconsin report a surge in emergency room visits for respiratory issues as wildfire smoke continues to affect air quality.
Dr Siegel discusses health risks from wildfire smoke and lettuce parasite
Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News senior medical analyst, discusses health risks associated with Canadian wildfire smoke and the Cyclospora parasite found on lettuce.
How to keep the air inside your home clean during wildfires
When the air is smoky from burning wildfires, health experts say to stay indoors. But there are steps you should take to keep the air clean inside your home. Buy
How to keep the air inside your home clean during wildfires
When the air is smoky from burning wildfires, health experts say to stay indoors.
How to keep the air inside your home clean during wildfires
When the air is smoky from burning wildfires, health experts say to stay indoors.
The science of smoke: How Canadian wildfires cloud U.S. skies
Have you been wondering why massive plumes of smoke from Canadian wildfires end up hundreds (or thousands) of miles away, turning our skies milky and the sun blood-red? It’s all about a perfect sto…
Voyageur Canoe Outfitters navigates business impacts from BWCAW closures, wildfires
Summer days at the end of the Gunflint Trail usually begin with tow-boats idling at the dock, canoes entering the water, and the excited chatter of guests and outfitter guides before a Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) trip begins. This week, however, the atmosphere around Voyageur Canoe Outfitters and other outfitter businesses along the...
Health experts say to mask up amid wildfire smoke
Health experts say to mask up amid wildfire smoke
Every Day In Every Way, Attribution Science Is Getting Better & Better
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Dodgers edge Yankees 2-1
Max Muncy hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning on Gerrit Cole’s 103rd and final pitch, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers over the New York Yankees 2-1 on Friday night in their first game in the Bronx since winning the 2024 World Series. New York (54-43) dropped to 18-20 without captain Aaron Judge, still sidelined by a fractured rib. On a night with smoke in the air from Canadian wildfires, New York led on an unearned run against Roki Sasaki in the fourth.
Smoky skies didn’t stop Festa Italiana as crowds filled Freedom Hill County Park in Sterling Heights
Festa Italiana continued at Freedom Hill County Park in Sterling Heights despite hazardous air quality across southeast Michigan caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires.
Wildfire Smoke Prompts Health Warnings
WASHINGTON — Scorching temperatures are contributing to wildfires that are erupting faster than usual this year in the United States and Canada while also prompting health warnings about air pollution. In the United States, some of the worst wildfires are burning this week in Colorado, California, Minnesota and other parts of the Upper Midwest. They … Continue reading "Wildfire Smoke Prompts Health Warnings"
Northeast Ohio businesses feel sting of wildfire smoke
Communities and businesses were still feeling the sting of wildfire smoke on a second day of hazy skies and air quality alerts.
Canada wildfire smoke map: Health risks as poor air quality hits the Midwest and northern states
More than 100 million people nationwide are under air quality alerts due to wildfire smoke.
Cyclosporiasis, measles, air quality: Doctor reviews latest health news
Dr. Todd Ellerin joins NewsCenter 5 to review the latest health stories about cyclosporiasis, measles and air quality impacts from wildfire smoke.
Trump wants to impose tariffs on Canada in retaliation for wildfire smoke
The White House did not respond to questions about what legal mechanism he would use to impose the tariffs or how the administration would calculate the rate of the levies.
Wildfire smoke creates health concerns across Michigan, resulting in closures and cancellations
As a sepia-toned haze continues to blanket communities throughout Michigan, some government offices, local businesses and event hosts are closing up shop, as state officials urge residents to limit their time outdoors due to hazardous air quality.
The science behind why wildfire smoke drifts across the country
There’s essentially a west-to-east conveyor belt that’s pumping high-altitude smoke eastward.
What to know about bad air caused by wildfires and how to protect yourself
Even if you don't see the pollution, it can be unhealthy to breathe.
‘We shouldn’t be playing the game’: athletes sound off as smoke chokes U.S. sports
Heavy, pungent wildfire smoke darkened skies in the U.S. from the Great Lakes to parts of the East Coast.
How Wildfire Smoke Affects Your Health
NC State professor Jennifer Richmond-Bryant explains how wildfire smoke affects health, why risks vary and what communities can do to prepare.
Air quality health advisory issued for Long Island due to wildfire smoke
An air quality health advisory is in effect for Nassau and Suffolk counties until midnight tonight due to elevated levels of fine particulate pollution, according to the New York State Department of…
Livestream: Mayor Sheffield, Detroit health chief to address wildfire smoke threat
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield, Chief Public Health Officer Ali Abazeed, and other city officials will hold a press conference to address the ongoing health risks from Canadian wildfire smoke impacting the region.
Governor Moore Announces Code Red Air Quality Condition in Maryland Resulting from Wildfire Smoke
Governor Moore Announces Code Red Air Quality Condition in Maryland Resulting from Wildfire Smoke
VOICES: Wildfire smoke exposes a hard truth — why staying indoors isn't enough in Michigan
I have lived my entire life in Southeast Michigan, and until the summer of 2023, wildfire smoke was not something we regularly experienced here. Today,
Pages - Governor Moore announces Code Red air quality condition in Maryland resulting from wildfire smoke
An official website of the State of Maryland.
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Wildfire smoke health hazards, a new idea for treating Duchenne, and more health news from Morning Rounds
Northeast Wisconsin heads indoors for summer entertainment to avoid wildfire smoke
BROWN COUNTY (WLUK) -- Our smoky skies have turned summer staples like Bay Beach, the pools, and parks into ghost towns.“It's really bad because you can't even
Wildfire smoke poses health risk to animals
Wildfire smoke can create health issues for pets the same way it affects people, according to a local veterinarian — particularly for animals with underlying conditions.
Air Quality Health Advisory continues: Tracking conditions and who’s at risk
On Thursday poor air quality continued across parts of the Capital Region as smoke from the Canadian wildfires continues to linger. The skies did look a bit clearer on Thursday than they did Wednes…
The health risks of wildfire smoke and air quality
Wildfire smoke and bad air quality are hitting cities due to fires in Canada and Minnesota.
Yes, breathing wildfire smoke can harm your health – here’s what you can do to protect yourself
When you breathe in wildfire smoke, harmful particles can travel deep into your body.
The science of wildfire smoke: How it traveled hundreds of miles and dimmed Northeast Ohio’s sun
Smoke from fires hundreds of miles away rode prevailing winds into Northeast Ohio, where it descended to ground level, blotted out the sun and sent fine-particle pollution soaring. Here’s how it reached the region.
How many cigarettes is wildfire smoke equivalent to? The science explained
Wildfire smoke contains tiny PM2.5 particles that can pose serious health risks. Here's how you can compare prolonged smoke exposure to smoking cigarettes and what it means.
Air Quality is at ‘Hazardous’ Levels. What Does That Mean for Health?
People exposed to smoke spreading from Canadian wildfires are at risk of a wide range of health problems.
Explainer: The serious health risks posed by wildfire smoke
Massive wildfires are raging around the world during unprecedented heatwaves, blanketing millions of people under pungent haze caused by smoke carrying noxious gases and particulate matter that pose serious health risks.
How wildfire smoke affects air quality and your health
Coming up at 9 a.m. on Thursday, MPR News guest host Kelly Gordon talks about how air quality is monitored and forecast and the health risks of breathing wildfire smoke.
As fires burn, Boundary Waters businesses confront lost peak season
After days spent evacuating campers from the Boundary Waters as wildfires spread, outfitters and tourism businesses are beginning to consider the financial fallout. With the wilderness closed during the height of the summer season, many are facing mounting cancellations and an uncertain future.
MA Dept. of Public Health
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is impacting air quality in MA. This creates hazy conditions and raises fine-particle pollution levels in some areas. Poor air quality can have significant adverse effect
A clear message – wildfire smoke plus summer heat is double trouble for heart health
DALLAS, July 16, 2026 — Parts of the U.S. are experiencing smoke from Canadian wildfires drifting down and summer temperatures pushing up, creating a potentially deadly situation, according to the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing...
Michigan health expert talks impact of Canadian wildfire smoke: There's really a long list of who is at risk"
The current air quality in Michigan has doctors, especially cardiologists, concerned for their patients.
Ontario Wildfire Smoke Moves East
Canadian wildfires sent plumes of smoke streaming over Ontario, Quebec, and parts of the U.S. Midwest and Northeast.
The science behind Massachusetts' wildfire smoke-darkened skies
You’ve seen the smoky skies and hazy sunsets in Mass. caused by wildfires in Canada. Here’s the science behind it, and how it can affect your health.
Wildfire smoke raises health concerns for Mid-Michigan outdoor workers
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is moving into Michigan, creating air quality concerns for people who spend long hours outside.
Rep. Kim Schrier raises concerns over Enchantments, wildfire risk and health care costs
U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Wash., said growing visitor numbers, reduced federal staffing and rising health care costs are among the issues weighing on residents
Canada Wildfire Air Pollution and Heat Wave Combo Pose Heightened Health Risks
Days that are both extremely hot and polluted come with higher risks of respiratory ailments and other health hazards.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires prompts more health warnings in New Hampshire
Wildfire smoke blowing in from Canada has cast a yellowish haze across skies in New Hampshire and prompted warnings from health officials.
Wildfire smoke and bad air quality threatens sports: Yankees, Blue Jays, World Cup Final, Phillies-Mets and more games to watch closely
The haze is noticeable in a number of cities.
CCIB names Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation Ltd. as inaugural Indigenous Small Business of the Year Award recipient
TORONTO, ON, July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB) is proud to announce that Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation Ltd. (CCR) is the inaugural recipient of the Indigenous Small Business of the Year Award, in recognition of its work creating economic opportunities through Indigenous-led forestry, wildfire rehabilitation and environmental stewardship. CCR is an Indigenous-owned forestry organization representing the communities of Tŝideldel, Tl’etinqox, and Y
Health experts calling mix of heat, ozone pollution, wildfire smoke the perfect storm
Minnesota wildfire smoke prompt air quality alerts. Here’s the health impact
Maroon, purple and red air quality alerts cover larger portions of the state increasing health risks greatly, agency says
Ventura County Fire highlights what it takes to fight wildfires, plan water drops
As summer temperatures heat up and the fire season intensifies, ABC7 is looking at the science that goes into fighting a wildfire.
Opinion: The cost of Trump’s war on science will be measured in Alaska
When federal agencies lose expertise and data, Alaskans lose tools for navigating storms, fisheries, wildfires and a changing climate.
UNLV students use science to reduce wildfire risk for Las Vegas wetlands
When Sophia Lorenzana took an ornithology class at UNLV as an undergraduate student, she never imagined it would spark a love for one of the area’s most underrated natural resources: Wetlands Park.
How climate change harms human health — and what can be done
From air pollution to wildfires, from heat waves to vector-borne diseases, climate change harms our health and causes significant stress to the healthcare system. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores what can be done to protect people from a warming world with Victor Tsao of the U.S. National Academy of Medicine and Lisa Patel of the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health.
Outrageous California wage change will put wildfire-fighting goats out of business, owners say
Goat grazing companies says their herds can be gone unless a state wage issue is fixed.
We need to treat wildfire smoke like the public health crisis it is
A new reality that has emerged as wildfire seasons worsen, and it should demand more attention: wildfire smoke as the climate risk we breathe.
Researchers in Colorado get a better idea of health problems caused by wildfire smoke
Colorado researchers get a better idea of the possible health problems caused by wildfire smoke
Researchers are getting a better idea of the ills caused by wildfire smoke as the West becomes the location of larger and more severe fires.
FORT Updates: From Plains to Peaks
This issue highlights recent FORT efforts to provide streamlined, robust science for natural resource management, including science in support of invasive species management, wildfire risk mitigation, and wildlife health. It also features ongoing research on state-of-the-art technology for wildlife monitoring, traffic estimation, and more.
Health expert describes air quality dangers due to wildfires
Tour fans urged not to attend end of Monday's stage
Tour de France fans are urged not to attend the end of the third stage because of wildfires in the south of France.
A GOP lawmaker who owns a fireworks business urged followers to defy Utah Gov. Cox’s pyro restrictions
As Utah Gov. Spencer Cox orders statewide firework restrictions to prevent new wildfires, a GOP lawmaker — who co-owns a firework business — encouraged Utahns to go ahead with pyrotechnic celebrations anyway.
This satellite constellation transformed earth science by creatively tuning in to GPS signals
Governments and companies have launched similar constellations to use the method, called GNSS-R, to monitor and forecast wildfires, flooding and more.
Smoky skies prompt health advisories in Colorado’s mountains as wildfires balloon across the West
A haze from out-of-state wildfires is choking the Colorado mountains as widespread drought and persistent hot, dry weather continue to elevate the fire danger. The smoke wafting across the Western Slope is primarily from three...
Early humans were bringing fire into caves 1.8 million years ago
A new study suggests early humans were using fire in South Africa’s Wonderwerk Cave as far back as 1.79 million years ago. Researchers found burned bones deep inside the cave, where natural wildfires could not have reached, indicating that fire was likely carried in and maintained by human ancestors. The discovery pushes back the timeline for fire use and reveals surprisingly sophisticated behavior long before humans could create fire on demand.
Heat waves hit just 15% of days in the West, but scientists link them to 42% of acres burned
Wildfire smoke can travel far beyond the fire zone, affecting people hundreds of miles away.
Scientists alarmed after two wildfires hit Greenland within a week
Researchers say it is ‘quite wild’ to see fires at such high northern latitudes happen so early in the year
Federal science cuts could threaten California wildfire forecasts
More cuts to federal science programs could threaten weather forecasts crucial to predicting wildfire behavior.
France restricts public alcohol consumption and outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of Europe
PARIS (AP) — France is putting emergency services and military forces on wildfire alert, restricting public alcohol consumption and canceling some outdoor sports events to cope with a heat wave unfurling across parts of Europe.
France restricts public alcohol consumption and outdoor sports amid heat wave
France is putting emergency services and military forces on wildfire alert because of a heat wave affecting parts of Europe
Political watchdog fines Newsom for failing to report $5.5M in solicited donations on time
The California Fair Political Practices Commission said most of the violations were for failing to report that Gov. Gavin Newsom and his his staff directed inquiries from companies and foundations to offer help after the Los Angeles wildfires to the California Fire Foundation.
What are the health implications of the Everglades wildfires, and will World Cup spectators and players be affected?
Dr. Roberto Lucchini works with first responders exposed to carcinogens in the World Trade Center attacks. He discusses how airborne toxins from South Florida fires could impact residents, visitors.
Lane County warns businesses to be ready for increased wildfire danger
As a potentially active fire season nears, officials say business owners should ensure they are as ready at work as they are at home.
Spencer Pratt's Race for Mayor Shows How Climate Disasters Can Fuel Anti-Establishment Politics
Research has long shown that poorly managed disasters foment distrust in institutions.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass advances to November runoff as she seeks second term
Spencer Pratt, a Republican and former star of the reality television show “The Hills,” was second in early returns. Pratt accuses Bass of letting wildfires get out of control and failing to make enough progress on the homeless crisis.
Transforming wildfire management through geodesy and geospatial science
Discover how geodesy, AI and geospatial technologies are transforming wildfire prevention, monitoring and response.
Devastating wildfire and homelessness loom over Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' bid for second term
As Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass seeks a second term, she isn't sidestepping the obvious: her tenure at city hall has been difficult. “I haven’t always got it right,” she says plainly.
The Art and Science of Transforming California’s Forests
As California’s wildfire season approaches, how is the state working to prevent severe wildfires? We convened a panel of experts to discuss our new report on the state’s progress—and to look at what can help the effort stay on track.
Wildfire smoke trapped in Oakridge threatens health equity and summer tourism economy
Wildfire near Miami Executive Airport contained, but smoke still threatens health
Wildfire near Miami Executive Airport triggers health alerts over lingering smoke
Wildfire near Miami forces park evacuation, prompts health warnings
Repeal of EPA’s endangerment finding won’t change the realities of chronic disease
We can expect chronic disease rates to worsen as greenhouse gas emissions trend upward and contribute to more frequent and intense climate impacts like extreme heat and wildfires.
The most powerful climate phenomenon on record could hit the US in 2026, experts warn | BBC Science Focus Magazine
The world’s most powerful climate phenomenon El Niño is returning – and this time, it may be arriving in record-breaking form.
Worsening Nebraska drought could impact tree health amid wildfire concerns
As most of western and central Nebraska faces historic drought, the state’s tree experts are concerned drought could proliferate disease and pest concerns. Dry vegetation and trees also compound wildfire risk.
Staying safe from wildfire smoke | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
The health impacts of wildfire smoke range from minor ailments like headaches or coughing to more serious issues like heart attacks. But there are steps people can take to protect themselves, according to Harvard Chan School’s Mary Johnson.
Reality TV politics takes center stage in LA mayor’s race
Media analyst Kaivan Shroff joins The Final 5 with Jim Lokay o weigh in on Spencer Pratt’s run for Los Angeles mayor, saying his celebrity profile and wildfire frustration reflect a broader anti-establishment mood in politics. The conversation also touched on how media figures like Don Lemon, Stephen A. Smith and Tucker Carlson are using attention and personal platforms to fuel political speculation.
As El Niño Approaches, Scientists Predict Fierce Heatwaves, Wildfires and Floods
Emerging Pacific Ocean heat, combined with ongoing human-caused global warming, is a grim recipe for deadly climate extremes. Heat alone already kills more than 500,000 annually.
W&L Economics Professor Co-Authors Paper in Science
Cal Bryan, assistant professor of economics at Washington and Lee University, recently co-authored a paper that appeared in the May 7 edition of Science. The article, “Wildfire Damages and the Cost…