The Impact of Canadian Wildfire Smoke on Air Quality and Travel

The recent wildfire smoke in Canada and heat wave in Texas are both linked to climate change. Rising global temperatures have led to more frequent and severe droughts, creating conditions that increase the risk and extent of wildfires. The Western U.S. has experienced frequent smoke from wildfires in recent decades. Additionally, the rise in global average temperatures has resulted in more intense and longer heat waves, such as the ongoing one in Texas. Extreme weather events like these are becoming more common due to climate change, with higher ocean surface temperatures also contributing to increased heavy precipitation.