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Wildfires in Canada are producing thick smoke that is affecting air quality across the U.S. Midwest, with climate change contributing to more frequent and severe fires. Experts highlight that smoke and fires do not respect borders, and the situation is expected to worsen as global temperatures rise, impacting ecosystems and human health.
An early-season heatwave is affecting 65 million people in the US Midwest and Northeast, with record temperatures and heat indexes reaching up to 110F. The National Weather Service warns that those without reliable air conditioning are most at risk. The heatwave, attributed to climate change, has caused infrastructure issues, including power outages and train delays. Cooler air is expected to arrive over the weekend, but some regions will continue to experience extreme heat.
Wildfires in Canada have caused heavy smoke to drift south across North America, prompting air quality warnings in parts of Canada and the US Midwest. Cities including Chicago and Milwaukee, as well as parts of Michigan and Ontario, registered air quality index levels in the 200s on a 500-point scale, considered "very unhealthy". Health authorities have advised vulnerable groups to limit outdoor activities. This year's wildfire season is the worst on record in Canada, with nearly 500 fires still burning and 7.7m hectares already set ablaze, releasing a record 160m tonnes of carbon into the atmosphere.