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'Whether rich or poor, it was the longest of nights': How a 2003 blackout brought New York City to a standstill
On 14 August 2003, 22 years ago this week, the electricity cut out for more than 50 million people in the US and Canada. The ...
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New Yorkers told to 'avoid physical activity' outdoors due to air quality issues
When pollution levels are raised New York State Department of Health recommends people consider limiting "strenuous outdoor ...
New wildfire spreading rapidly on outskirts of Moncton
Firefighters from Moncton, Dieppe and Riverview are battling a new wildfire north of the Irishtown Nature Park near Moncton.
Fires, storms and blazing beat forecast for western US
There have been 42,854 fires reported on 3.5 million acres. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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New York Lawmakers Demand Canadian Action as Wildfire Smoke Continues to Choke the State
As thick plumes of smoke drift down from Canada’s raging wildfires, New York residents are once again facing hazy skies, ...
Here's where Canadian wildfires are impacting air quality in the US
Breathing in polluted air for extended periods of time can pose a serious health risk for people, especially for vulnerable ...
Key Trump allies from Upstate NY tell Canada its wildfire smoke is ‘unacceptable’
Two allies of President Donald Trump from Upstate New York have sent a letter to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney over the ...
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Hazy skies blanket US cities as Canadian wildfire rages
Due to Canada’s raging wildfires, a thick haze has been cast over major cities triggering air quality alerts across multiple states.This marked New York City as the 7th most polluted ...
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Canadian wildfires are impacting air quality in the U.S.
Canada is having its second worst wildfire season yet. Two scientists explain what a red air alert means and how anyone living in impacted areas can protect themselves.
Where are Canada's wildfires? See wildfire, smoke and air quality trackers for NYC area
Smoke from wildfires in Canada continue to impact air quality in the northern United States, even in the New York City metro ...
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NY issues air quality advisory for 3rd day in a row as Canadian wildfires rage
Parts of New York are expected to experience the third consecutive day of bad air quality Wednesday, as wildfire smoke ...
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Wednesday’s Headlines: Blow Canada Edition
Wow, something is really putrid in the air over New York City, and it's not the hometown ball clubs. Plus other news.