‘My throat’s burning’: Canada’s wildfires put millions under air quality advisories
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‘My throat’s burning’: Canada’s wildfires put millions under air quality advisories
Description
June 6, 2023
Millions of Canadians and Americans are under air quality advisories due to the smoke from Canada's wildfires, with Toronto and New York having among the world's worst air quality. Eric Sorensen looks at health effects some people are experiencing, the concerns about what's to come, the role of climate change, and the advice to anyone outdoors.
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‘My throat’s burning’: Canada’s wildfires put millions under air quality advisories03:26 | June 6, 2023
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More happy little trees and happy accidents: Bob Ross honoured in new ‘The Joy of Painting’ episodes01:47 | May 15, 2024
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Right whale entangled in Gulf of St. Lawrence01:58 | May 15, 2024
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Who is ‘The Fly,’ the French prisoner who escaped during deadly ambush?01:35 | May 15, 2024
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U.S. mulls prosecuting Boeing over 737 Max crashes01:56 | May 15, 2024
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Assassination attempt: Video captures moment Slovak PM was shot01:49 | May 15, 2024
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‘Stressful and uncertain time’: Thousands flee Fort McMurray wildfire01:57 | May 15, 2024
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Alberta is calling, but migration speed sparks affordability concerns01:57 | May 8, 2024
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Public service unions fight ‘ridiculous’ 3-day in-office mandate02:09 | May 8, 2024
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Jeremy Skibicki trial: Court hears accused serial killer’s confession to police01:59 | May 8, 2024
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Canadian man killed in Egypt00:29 | May 8, 2024
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‘My throat’s burning’: Canada’s wildfires put millions under air quality advisories03:26 | June 6, 2023
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More happy little trees and happy accidents: Bob Ross honoured in new ‘The Joy of Painting’ episodes01:47 | May 15, 2024
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Right whale entangled in Gulf of St. Lawrence01:58 | May 15, 2024
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Who is ‘The Fly,’ the French prisoner who escaped during deadly ambush?01:35 | May 15, 2024
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U.S. mulls prosecuting Boeing over 737 Max crashes01:56 | May 15, 2024
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Assassination attempt: Video captures moment Slovak PM was shot01:49 | May 15, 2024
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Luka Magnotta: Correctional staff told not to publicize murderer’s prison transfer02:07 | May 14, 2024
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Global National: May 1422:08 | May 14, 2024
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Tensions rising over Canadian campus protest encampments02:00 | May 13, 2024
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Trial for ‘Freedom Convoy’ leader Pat King begins02:01 | May 13, 2024
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Gaza crisis: Israeli attacks on Rafah intensifying, residents say02:08 | May 13, 2024
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Public service unions fight ‘ridiculous’ 3-day in-office mandate02:09 | May 8, 2024
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Jeremy Skibicki trial: Court hears accused serial killer’s confession to police01:59 | May 8, 2024
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Canadian man killed in Egypt00:29 | May 8, 2024
‘My throat’s burning’: Canada’s wildfires put millions under air quality advisories
Description
June 6, 2023
Millions of Canadians and Americans are under air quality advisories due to the smoke from Canada's wildfires, with Toronto and New York having among the world's worst air quality. Eric Sorensen looks at health effects some people are experiencing, the concerns about what's to come, the role of climate change, and the advice to anyone outdoors.
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