A University of Maryland study reveals that wildfire smoke is negating air quality improvements for prenatal health. Despite a 37% drop in human-source pollution between 2003 and 2019, rising wildfire smoke has doubled, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations.
Amid record-breaking heat and wildfires, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces pressure to reconcile climate action with economic concerns, including North Sea drilling and automotive industry mandates, as he navigates the political fallout of the climate crisis.
Recent studies highlight the severe long-term health impacts of wildfire smoke exposure, driven largely by toxic PM2.5 particles, heavy metals, and chemicals that travel long distances and affect global populations.
Firefighters in western Germany have stabilized a massive wildfire in the Hürtgen Forest that forced over 2,000 residents from their homes. The blaze, the largest in North Rhine-Westphalia's history, has been complicated by unexploded World War II ordnance.
The Kalashnikov Group has started mass production of the RDG-U smoke grenade, designed to help troops evade AI-guided drones by providing visual camouflage, according to CEO Alan Lushnikov.
A wildfire scorched 550 hectares in Indonesia's Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park over the weekend, sending smog across Malaysian Borneo and pushing the air pollution index to unhealthy levels.
Firefighters worked through the night tackling a major heathland fire in the New Forest after a van caught fire on the A31 near Ringwood, causing road closures and smoke plumes visible across the Solent.
A fire in a Hong Kong housing estate flat left 16 people hospitalized for smoke inhalation, with over 20 residents rescued from the rooftop after the blaze broke out on Sunday afternoon.
Wildfire smoke driven by climate breakdown kills 1.5 million people annually, causing severe health crises and record-breaking air pollution across North America and Europe.
Arsenal and England forward Alessia Russo discusses her love for the club following a landmark trophy parade, her summer downtime, and the urgent need to secure grassroots funding to prevent young female players from dropping out of football.
Zyn nicotine pouches received recent FDA authorization to advertise as lower-risk alternatives to cigarettes, dividing public health experts over their harm reduction potential for adult smokers versus the rising appeal and risks for adolescents.
As extreme heat, wildfires, and smoke transform summer from a cherished season of joy into a period of danger and dread, climate change alters our fundamental relationship with nature and robs us of our collective well-being.
President Trump announced he will soon reveal a “punishment” for Canada over wildfire smoke that has blanketed U.S. states and triggered air quality warnings, while also threatening additional tariffs.
Widespread wildfires in North America and Europe, exacerbated by climate change, are causing immediate devastation and long-term health, economic, and social consequences. A University of Hawaii study highlights persistent issues in Maui years after fires, including mental health and physical ailments.
France's worst wildfire season in decades poses a significant threat to Bordeaux's wine industry. Smoke taint from nearby fires could damage grapes, altering taste and value, a problem exacerbated by the grapes' veraison stage and existing market pressures.
Ukrainian forces, led by units like the 414th aviation brigade, are intensifying drone strikes on Russian-occupied Crimea and targets within Russia, including electricity substations, oil refineries, and warehouses. This shift to drone warfare aims to cripple Russian logistics, power networks, and economy, bringing the war home to Russian citizens.
A drone strike damaged Saudi Arabia's largest crude oil processing facility, Abqaiq, on Monday. Yemen's Houthis claimed responsibility, targeting Saudi oil infrastructure in retaliation for airstrikes in Yemen. The attack, causing minor damage according to a Gulf official, highlights escalating tensions in the region involving Iran, Israel, and the US.
Extreme weather events like wildfires, heatwaves, and floods are disrupting summer camps across the US, forcing adaptations and highlighting climate change's impact on children's activities.
A wildfire in Scotland's Cairngorms National Park has entered its 10th day, with smoke now visible 59 miles away in Aberdeen due to a change in wind direction. Firefighters continue to battle the "dynamic and unpredictable" blaze, while local communities express concern and call for more support.
Canada is experiencing over 900 active wildfires, scorching 3 million hectares, with significant concerns in the Northwest Territories and Ontario, causing poor air quality extending to Europe. Concurrently, Salta, Argentina, recorded its warmest-ever winter night at 26C, driven by the Zonda wind and potentially influenced by El Niño.
Donald Trump accused Canada of "poisoning" US air with wildfire smoke, threatening sanctions and tariffs, prompting incredulity from scientists. Experts assert the fires are a symptom of the climate crisis, exacerbated by policies Trump supported, not a lack of Canadian management.
Mykhailo Drapatyi, a 43-year-old major general, has been appointed commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces by President Zelenskyy. Known for his frontline experience and reformist views, Drapatyi's appointment aims to boost morale and shift war momentum amid political turmoil and public demand for change.
Canadian wildfires caused severe air quality issues in over 20 US states, prompting former President Trump to demand Canada pay damages. Canadian PM Carney linked the fires to climate change, while some US politicians proposed sanctions against Canada.
Chicago's outdoor air quality has improved significantly after Canadian wildfire smoke, but experts warn indoor air may still contain harmful particles. Alertify data showed high indoor PM2.5 levels, as common AC systems often recirculate smoke without proper filtration, posing health risks, especially for vulnerable groups.
