Alberta air quality breaks summer smoke records

Alberta air quality breaks summer smoke records

Environment Canada data shows Edmonton and Calgary have set new records for ‘smoke hours,’ which are counted when the haze becomes particularly thick, reducing visibility along the horizon to 9.7 kilometres or less. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch…

David Suzuki on how the environmental movement has failed fighting climate change | Ask Me Anything

David Suzuki on how the environmental movement has failed fighting climate change | Ask Me Anything

Former host of The Nature of Things David Suzuki joins Cross Country Checkup to take your questions about the need for action in the climate change fight, cutting through ‘hopeium’ and the new normal stemming from wildfire smoke. Listen here:…

Millions in Canada, U.S. under air quality alerts from wildfire smoke

Millions in Canada, U.S. under air quality alerts from wildfire smoke

Ottawa, Montreal and Cornwall, Ont., are among the Canadian cities with air quality considered ‘high risk’ on Thursday. Meanwhile, Chicago has the worst air quality in the world among major cities, with Washington, D.C., in second. »»» Subscribe to CBC…

Wildfire smoke fuelling air quality concerns in U.S., southwestern Ontario

Wildfire smoke fuelling air quality concerns in U.S., southwestern Ontario

Canadian wildfire smoke is causing air quality to plunge in the area surrounding the Great Lakes. Chicago had the worst air quality in the world on Tuesday. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: Connect with CBC News…

N.L. government declares state of emergency as forest fires rage

N.L. government declares state of emergency as forest fires rage