Canadian wildfires prompt New York air quality alert

An air quality health advisory has been issued for New York City and surrounding areas due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, with an air quality index (AQI) expected to exceed 100. Over 550 active fires in Canada have led to tens of thousands of evacuations, prompting concerns about pollution and climate change, as scientists link the worsening wildfire seasons to rising global temperatures.

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