Canada's Wildfires: A Devastating Consequence of Climate Change.

Wildfires in Canada have led to hazardous air pollution conditions in the Northeastern U.S. due to smoke moving south. While wildfires are a natural occurrence, human-induced changes in climate, such as heat and drought, can make them more intense and severe. Climate change is also expected to worsen air pollution conditions due to changes in rainfall and weather patterns. Rising global temperatures can affect the jet stream's flow, making it weaker and allowing air to sit stagnant for longer, which can increase the amount of pollutants like smoke that linger near the ground. Limiting greenhouse gas emissions can mitigate the impacts of climate change and air pollution.