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First Thing: Donald Trump charged with illegal retention of classified documents

Ex-president to be prosecuted for obstruction and violating Espionage Act over Mar-a-Lago documents. Plus, the doctors helping Republicans attack trans healthcare

The Guardian - UK

Staying safe in smoky air is particularly important for some people. Here's how

Much of the Northeast U.S. is blanketed in a murky haze of wildfire smoke. For most people breathing this air is unpleasant, for others it can be life-threatening. There are ways to reduce the risk.

WEKU

3 lessons from the Western U.S. for dealing with wildfire smoke

How bad does the air get inside your house? What should schools do about recess? Western states have grappled with all that before.

WEKU

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Surviving the smoke-pocalypse 101: Californians offer advice to New Yorkers

Orange smoky skies might be a new phenomenon for those on the east coast, but for the American west, it’s just the average summer

The Guardian - US

NYC's air quality ranked worst of any major city on Wednesday. With climate change, will it happen again?

New York City's normally good air quality rating recently plummeted to the worst of any major city in the world, as wildfire smoke drifted over the city from Canada.

LiveScience

Oceans need collaborative effort

As we mark the World Ocean Day 2023 this week, we should take a moment to consider the work that still needs to be done. From marine pollution and climate change to unsustainable practices and declining populations of endangered species, the challenges we face are immense. In the Arafura and…

Bangkok Post

Fox News guests and hosts mock people for wearing masks to block dangerous wildfire smoke

‘Are they all snowflakes?’ Fox hosts Sean Hannity, Laura Ingraham and Jeanine Pirro mock dire health warnings as NYC records worst air pollution readings in the world

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Air pollution in US from wildfire smoke is worst in recent recorded history

Exclusive: rapid analysis of extreme event by Stanford University shows worst day of exposure to such pollution since 2006

The Guardian - US

The air pollution crisis shows that Apple Watch still needs a vital Health feature

We shouldn't have to choose between the Apple Watch's rewards and listening to our body.

Tom’s Guide

Can I Exercise in Poor Air Quality? Here's What's Safe — and Dangerous — To Do Right Now

The smoky air is so harmful that everyone should stay inside.

Inverse

OPINION - Tech & Science Daily podcast: New York hits air quality pollution record following Canada wildfires

New York’s air quality remains in the ‘very unhealthy’ category, as more smoke pours in from Canada’s devastating wildfires.

Evening Standard

Canada wildfires smoke could linger over parts of US for days, officials warn

Millions of Americans remain under air pollution warnings as schools close and air travel is disrupted

The Guardian - US

Over 20 Years, Texas Allowed 1 Billion Pounds Excess Emissions

So-called "excess" emissions have ballooned in Texas, thanks to an almost total lack of enforcement, report Grist and Science Friday.

Texas Observer

Why is New York City’s air quality so bad?

Pollution from Canadian wildfires has made New York’s air quality the worst of any city in the world

Evening Standard

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France 24

World warming at record 0.2C per decade, top scientists warn

Record-high greenhouse gas emissions and diminishing air pollution have caused an unparalleled acceleration in global warming, 50 top scientists warned Thursday in a sweeping climate science update.

The Times of India

Gujarat HC issues notice after senior citizen complains of noise pollution during festivals

AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat high court on Thursday issued notice to the authorities concerned over a petition filed by a senior citizen complaining about noise pollution in his housing society in Ahmedabad by using loudspeakers during the festivals of Navratri and Ganesh Mahotsav.

France 24

In pictures: Canada wildfires shroud New York in apocalyptic smog

Smoke from Canadian wildfires shrouded New York in a record-breaking apocalyptic smog Wednesday as cities along the US East Coast issued air pollution warnings and thousands evacuated their homes in Canada.

Wales Online

Boy, 5, taken to A&E 26 times in his life due to 'air pollution'

Max's mum Rosa Appleby Alis says a trip to Wales saw his breathing improve immeasurably

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Tom’s Guide

I was skeptical of the Dyson Zone — until NYC’s worst air quality ever

I wore the Dyson Zone in New York City, a place experiencing of the worst pollution in the world due to smoke from the Canadian wildfires. Here's how it worked.

The Independent UK

Poland, Germany discuss avoiding repeat of deadly river pollution but ready for all scenarios

The environment ministers of Poland and Germany have met on the border of the two countries to discuss protection of a river against a repeat of deadly pollution that killed hundreds of tons of fish last year

Space

Satellite photos show US East Coast engulfed by smoke from Canadian wildfires

The U.S. Northeast woke up to a "horribly smoky day" on Wednesday (June 7) as a low-pressure system funnels toxic smoke from wildfires in Canada across the Atlantic Coast.

Evening Standard

Outer London’s worst asthma hotspots revealed as mother tells of impact on 5-year-old son

6 of the top 10 GP surgeries with the highest asthma rates were near polluted roads, according to Asthma + Lung UK

The Texas Tribune

A billion-pound problem: How unchecked “excess emissions” ballooned in Texas

Over the last two decades, state regulators have allowed companies to release more than a billion pounds of excess pollution.

The Hindu

Study finds disturbing evidence of marine plastic pollution off Kerala coast

Researchers have found unsettling evidence of plastic dumps in the ocean beyond 40-metre depth off the Kerala coast that are posing a grave threat to marine life forms.

Bangkok Post

Pita gets a head start on city problems

Move Forward Party (MFP) leader and prime minister aspirant Pita Limjaroenrat has promised to work closely with City Hall to tackle 21 of Bangkok's major problems, including traffic congestion, flooding and air pollution.

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