Wildfire Smoke Drives Public Health and Economic Crisis

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports from New York City as wildfire smoke from Northern Canada blankets the area. He describes the health dangers, especially for vulnerable individuals, and highlights the economic impact on emergency rooms and hospitals. These persistent fires, fueled by peat and climate conditions, are sending harmful smoke hundreds of miles—creating both a public health and financial crisis…

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