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Wildfire smoke blankets one-third of U.S., raising health alarms

Wildfire smoke blankets one-third of U.S., raising health alarms

Breaking News, Climate Actions, Disasters, Environment
June 5, 2025 A dense blanket of wildfire smoke from more than 200 fires burning across Canada has shrouded nearly one-third of the United States, triggering widespread air quality alerts and renewed concerns about public health. The smoke, drifting from blazes in the Canadian provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, has turned skies hazy and pushed toxic pollution levels to hazardous highs in parts of New England, New York, and the Midwest. According to the National Weather Service's Weather Prediction Center, the smoke has spread from the Dakotas through the Ohio Valley and into the Northeastern states, reaching as far south as Georgia. While much of the smoke remains suspended in the upper atmosphere, areas like New York and Connecticut are experiencing a heavier concentratio...
Severe Storms Tornadoes Trigger Generational Floods Across U.S. Heartland

Severe Storms Tornadoes Trigger Generational Floods Across U.S. Heartland

Breaking News, Climate Actions, Disasters
Powerful storms have unleashed chaos across the southern and Midwestern United States, with the National Weather Service warning of “generational” floods. From Texas to Michigan, violent weather has spawned 19 tornadoes, leaving widespread destruction, injuries, and massive power outages. Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee, and Mississippi face a dire threat, with forecasts predicting up to 15 inches of rainfall by the weekend. Emergency officials have reported injuries but no fatalities so far. In Bay, Arkansas, a freight train derailment was linked to the extreme weather. Governors in Arkansas, Kentucky, and Tennessee have declared states of emergency as emergency response teams work to assess the damage. Missouri officials reported train cars flipped by the storm’s powerful winds, addi...