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Under heavy smoke conditions, everyone is at risk regardless of their health or age.

However, some are at higher risk of health problems when exposed to #WildfireSmoke. 🔥 💨

For more information: https://donatemask.ca/shield-me-from-smoke

#Wildfires #WildfireSeason #CanadianWildfires

"Did you know?
Infants and young children face special risks from wildfire smoke for several reasons. In very young children, their lungs, brains and other organs are still developing and may be sensitive.
Children also have smaller lungs than adults, breathe more quickly, and are usually more active than adults, especially outdoors."
Illustration of a father with dark hair with a toddler on his shoulders.

There are many protective measures you can take during wildfire smoke events to protect yourself from PM2.5 particles. 💨

Visit our website to learn more: https://donatemask.ca/shield-me-from-smoke/

#WildfireSmoke #WildfireSeason #Wildfires #SmokeReady #CanadianWildfires #MaskUp

"Did you know?

Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) represents the main health risk from wildfire smoke. It can infiltrate the lungs and cross the blood-brain barrier.

PM2.5 particles are not visible to the human eye and can cause a wide range of health effects."

Illustration of a PM2.5 air quality monitor with a dial pointing in the red section (high risk).

Stay safe out there! 😷

https://donatemask.ca/shield-me-from-smoke/

#WildfireSmoke #Wildfires #MasUp #AirQuality #CanadianWildfires

Did you know?
If you have to be outdoors when the air quality is poor because of wildfire smoke, a well-fitted respirator type mask (e.g. a NIOSH certified N95 or equivalent) can help reduce your PM2.5 exposure. These fine particles pose the main health risk.

By contrast, regular face coverings such as cloth masks and surgical masks will not keep you from inhaling the particulate matter in wildfire smoke.

IMPORTANT:
Respirators do not reduce exposure to the gases in wildfire smoke. If smoke is present for more than a few days, stay indoors when you can.

Illustration of a woman with long dark hair wearing a white mask, coughing and there are clouds of smoke around her.

This is quite something. The smoke has travelled this far!

Smoke over southern France.

#EU #Sentinel3 #Copernicus #France #CanadianWildfires

https://www.copernicus.eu/en/media/image-day-gallery/smoke-over-southern-france

Smoke from wildfires in central Canada has now made its way across the Atlantic Ocean and reached the UK, causing sunrise and sunset over the UK to take on more of an orange hue than the blue associated with clear skies.

This is caused by smoke particles in the air scattering more blue light, resulting in mainly orange hues of light to reach our eyes.

📷 Sony Xperia 1 VI
🔭 170 mm telephoto
🎞️ ISO 32
⏱️ 1/250
🕳️ f/3.5

#Sunset #GoldenHour #CanadianWildfires #Sony #SonyXperia #Xperia1VI

A photograph of a sunset above some silhouetted rooftops of a suburban town east of London. The sky is of a dirty orange hue with no blue hues which are usually associated with a clear sky. The sun a bright orange disc in the sky.

#Hazy sky to persist as Canadian #WildfireSmoke and #SaharanDust invade US

More smoke and dust are ahead for the northern, eastern and southern states into mid-June, as AccuWeather meteorologists continue to track Canadian wildfires and dust sweeping in from Africa.

By Bill Deger, AccuWeather senior meteorologist

Published Jun 5, 2025 11:10 AM EDT | Updated Jun 6, 2025

"The haze is here to stay. Rounds of smoke from hundreds of Canadian wildfires, as well as dust blowing off Sub-Saharan Africa, will continue to envelop portions of the United States into the summer, say AccuWeather meteorologists.

"Recent rounds of smoke blowing across the northern and eastern U.S. over the last week resulted in a hazy sky, poor air quality and vibrant sunrises and sunsets. While the smoke has mostly retreated back into Canada as of late this week, additional episodes are expected through the summer, with the first expected early next week.

"Meanwhile, the Saharan dust will result in similar effects in the South, mostly in Florida and areas surrounding the Gulf and southwestern Atlantic. A recent round of dust blowing off of Africa will also have the effect of putting a temporary lid on potential tropical development."

#CanadianWildfires #Wildfires #NortheasternUS #ClimateChange #ClimateChangeWeatherWheel

Oil prices rebounded as US-China leaders held a positive call, easing trade tensions and boosting WTI by 0.8%, while Canadian wildfires fueled supply concerns.
#YonhapInfomax
#WTI #BrentCrude #USChinaTrade #CanadianWildfires #InitialJoblessClaims
#Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=66467

🌫️ While much of Michigan battles wildfire smoke, St. Clair County has so far avoided the worst of it.

As of June 2, the AQI in St. Clair dropped from 63 (“moderate”) to 40 (“good”), while Beaver Island saw much heavier smoke, with levels hitting 153 (“unhealthy”) before improving to 81.
https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/news/local-news/climate-change-helps-spark-canadian-wildfires-smoke-again-drifts-into-michigan/
#AirQuality #MichiganWeather #WildfireSmoke #StClairCounty #GBSMedia #CanadianWildfires

Some of the worst #airquality on the entire continent today. 😞

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.weau.com/2025/05/30/chippewa-valley-see-its-first-air-quality-alert-day-with-canadian-wildfire-smoke-passing-through-badger-state/%3foutputType=amp

#eauclaire #wi #us
#wildfires #canadianwildfires
#weather #environment

Oil prices rose for a second day as Canadian wildfires disrupted supply and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Ukraine fueled market uncertainty, with WTI closing up 1.4% at a three-week high.
#YonhapInfomax #WTI #BrentCrude #CanadianWildfires #OPECPlus #GeopoliticalRisks #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=66010

Beautiful feathering in the clouds at sunset, accentuated by high level air pollution from the canadian wildfires. Taken in Sterling, VA on an iPhone 16. #sunsetphotography #canadianwildfires

Wishing we didn't have a yellow sky from #canadianwildfires #duluthmn

A very hazy picture over NW #Europe this afternoon with a #SaharanDust plume being pulled up into Spain and extensive smoke from #CanadianWildfires over the UK. Zoom in over #Scotland and you’ll see nice examples of #LeeWave cloud. #weather #ukweather #satelliteimagery #MeteorM2_3

I went to the gym today where I did Nordic curls, goblet squats, kettlebell stuff, and running.

I’m always worried about the running. I used to race regularly, mostly cross country, but also mountain races and obstacle course races. Since hormonal changes knocked me for a loop, running has been extra hard. I have hypermobility, which means that I have to rely on a lot of muscular endurance because my toes and Achilles tendons are loose and floppy. Until I have all those muscles built up, running often results in pain in my toes and along the top of my foot.

I’d really like to be able to run regularly again. I miss being able to do 10km mountain courses. I really really REALLY hope the air quality, temperature, and my health conspire to let me do this again. If I can run again, it’s better for us all. It means the country isn’t on fire again.

In other news, ever since doing chin-ups on Monday, I’ve been unable to straighten my arms. The DOMS are real. Looking forward to being able to do unassisted pull-ups and chin-ups again, too.
#FitAfter50 #ChronicIllnessWarrior #menopause #fitness #running #ClimateDiary #CanadianWildFires