Last week's hemispheric wildfire smog exposed just how unprepared we are for the climate crisis that's already upon us particularly when it comes to the millions of essential workers that have no choice but to work outdoors often without access to healthcare or health insurance.
By Wednesday June 7, 75 million Americans were under an air quality alert with New York City's air quality index hit 484 which is considered as "hazardous". According to the American Lung Association anything above a 300 reading "everyone should avoid all physical activity outdoors."
