#smoke pollution

[oca-rinn-a]

went out to lunch @12p and it looked like this; mild smog

it has now (2p) progressed to this:

[allthebrazilianpolitics]

So, in Brazilian environmentalism news, the city of Porto Velho, capital of the state of Rondonia, has been a hotspot for very concentrated smoke for the past few days, mostly caused by fire in nearby cities. Also, air humidity is at 14% (below 19% is considered an alarming level). Here’s some pictures:

[raginggrannies]

Deja vu? This video was made in October 2017 after the Diablo Winds blew into Santa Rosa, resulting in five fires. Now, a year later, a firestorm has polluted the air across the entire San Francisco Bay Area. The elderly, children, and people with medical problems are at greatest health risk from the smoke. More than 56 people have died in the Camp Fire of Butte County this year.

ONCE AGAIN PG&E IS SUSPECT IN CAUSING A MASSIVE INFERNO

In this video, the SF Bay Area Raging Grannies show the masks they wore and sing about PG&E's culpability, the role of global warming, and the disproportionate effect of the firestorm on immigrants and the elderly.

[wildernesswanderess]

Today's Forecast: Smoke 🔥

[alafoliemacherie]

Guys

Washington is so sad right now. My beautiful evergreen state is full of smoke pollution. The sun is orange, if you can see it at all, it's raining ash, and there's warnings everywhere. 😭

[mydearcanada]

The Impact of Canadian Wildfires on Public Health and Air Quality

The impact of Canadian wildfires extends significantly beyond the immediate blaze, profoundly influencing public health and deteriorating air quality. This article examines the scope of these wildfires, initially highlighting how they compromise health and quality of life. It discusses the direct connection between deteriorated air quality and wildfire smoke, which notably affects respiratory…

The Impact of Canadian Wildfires on Public Health and Air Quality

[mydearcanada]

Air Quality Monitoring: How Canada Tracks Smoke Pollution

This blogpost delves into how Canada manages and improves air quality, particularly in monitoring smoke pollution arising from wildfires. Starting with the basics of air quality monitoring, it outlines the vital role of governmental initiatives alongside technological advancements that enhance detection mechanisms. A significant portion of the article discusses the analysis of historical…

Air Quality Monitoring: How Canada Tracks Smoke Pollution

[chanthaburi]

Tha Mai sunrise, through smoke from forest fires along the border

15 February 2025