As Natural Disasters Expand, a Disaster-Tracking App Is Booming
A sheriff in Southern Colorado posted a frightening map on social media this month. It depicted an angry red zone, dotted with flame icons, where wildfires were burning. And a…
How to Keep the Air Inside Safe From Wildfire Smoke
As thick smoke from Canada’s wildfires envelopes wide swaths of the country, sending people indoors, there comes a nagging question for many people: If it’s that bad out there, what…
Why Does Wildfire Smoke Turn the Sky Orange?
Smoke from the Canadian wildfires is causing hazy orange skies and a red-tinged sun. The reason behind those colors has to do with physics. The sun emits light in a…
Canada Wildfire Air Pollution and Heat Wave Combo Pose Heightened Health Risks
Soaring temperatures are expected to collide with wildfire smoke across parts of the United States this week, a combination that can pose health risks. As climate change drives up global…