Bank of England to stop accepting bonds linked to coal for key loans Campaigners hope move will will force commercial banks to rethink holding assets linked to the fossil fuel The Guardian - UK · Jul 19
Flash flood warnings strike north-east US amid wildfire smoke from Canada Poor air quality from wildfires continues to plague New York City as several neighborhoods hit by thunderstorms The Guardian - US · Jul 18
Trump wants to stop at smoke at border Wildfire smoke from Canada sparks tariff threats as the president targets pollution crossing into the U.S. Salon · Jul 18
Thunderstorms will clear wildfire smoke from Northeast ahead of World Cup final, meteorologists say Meteorologists say smoke from the Canadian wildfires that has engulfed the Northeast in haze is expected to mostly clear from the New Jersey area just in time for the World Cup final on Sunday, thanks to thunderstorms passing through the area The Independent UK · Jul 18
‘Profound, resigned hopelessness’: people across US and Canada share effects of wildfire smoke Air quality in North America has plummeted, affecting the health of millions of people across the continent The Guardian - US · Jul 18
If Your Hydrangea Blooms Have Turned Brown, Here Are 5 Common Causes and Exactly How to Revive Them Mid-season browning is a sign of plant stress Homes & Gardens · Jul 17
5 ways to protect yourself (and your home) from wildfire smoke right now Battling wildfire smoke? Here are some practical ways to protect yourself and your home, and to help you breathe easy. Tom’s Guide · Jul 17
A Lack of Vision: How the Wildfires Coming from Canada Are Making It Difficult to See Smoke from the Canada wildfires may damage vision and eye health, so learn how air quality reduces visibility, irritates the eyes, and how to protect yourself. Medical Daily · Jul 18
Trump threatens new tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke affecting US cities President Trump threatened new tariffs on Canada due to wildfire smoke. He accused Ottawa of failing to manage forests and causing unhealthy air. Smoke from hundreds of Canadian wildfires has spread across many United States states. Republican lawmakers also criticized Canada's response to the recurring smoke. Canadian officials have not… The Times of India · Jul 18
Milwaukee's AQI Soared to 644 as Canadian Wildfire Smoke Pushes U.S. Air to Dangerous Levels Milwaukee's AQI surged to a record 644 as Canadian wildfire smoke blanketed the U.S., creating hazardous air conditions and raising serious health concerns across the region. Medical Daily · Jul 17
Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota pushes further into US, engulfing DC in eerie haze Millions of people in the Great Lakes, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states are muddling through another day of hazy, unhealthy air as smoke from wildfires in Minnesota and Canada push south and east The Independent UK · Jul 17
Smoke, travel and Trump threaten New York’s grand World Cup finale Wildfires, transport cancellations and the appearance of Donald Trump could overshadow the World Cup final for a city that has embraced the tournament The Guardian - UK · Jul 17
Uncertainty clouds the forecast on whether wildfire smoke will affect the World Cup final It's unclear how much, if at all, smoke from Canadian wildfires will affect the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday The Independent UK · Jul 17
Code Purple: Millions Across NYC, Philly, and DC Suffocating Under Record-Breaking Toxic Haze New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. are under a Code Purple air quality alert as Canadian wildfire smoke descends on the East Coast International Business Times UK · Jul 17
The Guardian - UK · Jul 17 Berry tough: Ribena seeks to make hardier blackcurrants to beat extreme weather £200,000 investment comes after harvests in Britain hit by wet winter, spring frost and hail, then heatwaves
The Independent UK · Jul 17 It’s not just your lungs that can be impacted by the Canadian wildfire smoke Wildfire smoke exposure is linked to tens of thousands of deaths in the U.S.
The Guardian - US · Jul 17 More Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds US midwest, mid-Atlantic and north-east 109 million people face another day of poor air quality as smoke from blazes in Ontario drifts over the US
The Independent UK · Jul 17 Wildfire smoke kills tens of thousands of people a year. Here's how it attacks the body Wildfire smoke, which is increasing in the Northern Hemisphere as the climate warms, attacks nearly every system in the body
The Independent UK · Jul 17 Iranian strike damages a Kuwait desalination plant, exposing water vulnerability in dry Mideast Iranian strikes have damaged a power and water desalination plant in Kuwait, highlighting the vulnerability of infrastructure in the Middle East
The Guardian - US · Jul 17 Climate change driving more rains that lead to deadly flash floods, experts say Over the last month, states across the country have experienced record rainfall and flash flooding
The Guardian - US · Jul 17 ‘My eyes were stinging’: New Yorkers navigate smoky air and soaring temperatures Pollution levels in the city were elevated as smoke from Canadian wildfires drifted south across a huge swathe of the US
The Times of India · Jul 16 Philadelphia spent decades tracking its trees from space, but the hottest neighbourhoods are still losing the most greenery Philadelphia has spent decades trying to become a greener, cooler city, planting trees and expanding parks in neighbourhoods that have historically had the least shade and the highest summer temperatures. Yet when researchers turned to four decades of satellite imagery to actually measure how the city's land cover has changed,…
International Business Times UK · Jul 17 What Is Causing Chicago's Dangerous Air Quality, and When Will It Be Safe to Go Outside? Chicago's air quality reached 'extremely hazardous' levels due to wildfire smoke, prompting officials to advise residents to limit outdoor activities. Conditions may improve by Friday as winds shift.
International Business Times UK · Jul 17 Ontario Wildfire Creates Giant Smoke Plume Seen Thousands of Feet Above Ground Wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario has spread across Canada and the US Northeast, prompting air quality warnings and health alerts. Evacuations and health risks are compounded by an ongoing heatwave.
The Economic Times · Jul 17 Will Chicago's air quality improve tomorrow? Here's what the forecast says Chicago's air quality has become hazardous due to Canadian wildfire smoke. This pollution has affected over 125 million people across the Midwest and Northeast. Health officials advise residents to stay indoors and minimize outdoor exposure. The smoke is expected to persist through Friday before gradually improving. Authorities recommend monitoring air…