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In #Vancouver, #wildfiresmoke and #heat combine to significantly increase #mortalityrisk, finds study

https://www.biv.com/news/environment/in-vancouver-wildfire-smoke-and-heat-combine-to-significantly-increase-mortality-risk-finds-study-10852273

📬 The June VisiblAir newsletter is out!

✅ Model X2 now with LTE
🔥 Wildfire season — get the tools to track smoke
📊 Weekly alert summaries
💬 Xow to share your sensor and send us feedback!
👉 https://visiblair.com/products/june-2025-lte-is-here-wildfire-season-tips-weekly-reports
#AirQuality #IoT #WildfireSmoke #LTE #CleanAir #MadeInCanada

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.

The climate crisis has brought #cleanair into the public eye, with disasters bringing noxious elements into the air.

How do you keep yourself safe when #COVID19 and #wildfiresmoke make both indoor and outdoor air hazardous? Read our blog to find out!

https://airsupportproject.com/indoor-air-quality-covid-19-and-wildfire-smoke/

“A Dual Disaster Plan: COVID-19 and Wildfire Smoke”

Adjust HVAC Settings: Upgrade to MERV-13 filters; set HVAC to ON mode; recirculate indoor air.

Add HEPA Purifiers and CR-Boxes: filter wildfire smoke and SARS-CoV-2

Safe Indoor Spaces: designate a smoke-free room and a separate COVID-19 isolation room; avoid outdoor ventilation; mask in common areas.

Activities: avoid outdoor activity; change masks and clothing; choose indoor low-risk activities like board games, movies, phone or video calls.

Respirators: use N95, KF94, or KN95 outdoors and with non-household or exposed members; pediatric sizes available for ages 2 and up.

Ventilate When Air Quality Improves: when the Air Quality Index shows safe levels, open windows or use mechanical ventilation.

Prepare Ahead: stock N95 respirators, MERV-13 HVAC filters, and portable filtration devices; consult a healthcare provider about COVID-19 medications and emergency symptoms.

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).

@Bentley

The #AQHI a fundamentally useless scale for #wildfires.

Earlier this week, someone with actual science behind them broke down why and how the AHQI isn't fit for #WildfireSmoke conditions.

Article linked in my toot:

https://mstdn.ca/@likelyjanlukas/114656839640715424

#AirQuality
#AirPollution
#VOC
#formaldehyde
#ToxicGasses
#ToxicAir
#Measurement
#Scales
#usability
#functionality
#health
#lungs
#breathing
#filtration
#N95
#PPE
#respirators

Me: why do we have smoke
Watch Duty: Pick a reason, you're surrounded
Me: oh
Anyway good time to keep an eye on watch duty and purple air and mind your health, people #wildfiresmoke

Almost 02:30 here in #Edmonton and guess what?

#AirQuality is #SuperGreen!!!1!

#Ventilate asap! 🌬️

#yeg
#yegwx
#yegAQ
#wildfires
#WildfireSmoke
#smoke
#smokeyeg

Radio personality Ruby Rhod of The Fifth Element shortly before he responds to the question "Green?" with "Supergreen!" whilst being held by the neck by a displeased live on-air guest.

Ruby stares intently towards the camera after just arriving on-scene. He has white hair upswept into a cylindrical bun just above his forehead, a lowcut, skintight animal-print suit with a tall collar that is almost off-the-shoulder, wearing a silver pendant on a choker and a headset with a red light nwar his mouth indicating his radio feed is live. Between his left index finger and thumb he delicately holds a sceptre with an ornate tip. The pattern on the body of the sceptre matches Ruby's suit.

Busy week for air quality in 🇨🇦 and beyond. The Local Haze app tracks real-time AQI data from over 34,000 sensors across six continents. Stay informed, wherever you are.
#AirQuality #AQI #WildfireSmoke #ClimateWatch #Canada #Air #Monitoring #Wildfire

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.

Stay safe out there, Edmonton! Please wear a mask on your commutes today, with at least a PM2.5 filter!

Especially those on bikes, scooters, or walking (including transit) but not only those using active transportation. Autos get air from outside, too!

This wildfire season is like none other, and they keep getting worse. Of course due to climate change, but we all need to adapt to new norms to keep ourselves healthy and protected.

I keep seeing too many step out of their pickup trucks and SUVs with that telltale dry cough that indicates they've breathed in too much wildfire smoke. Your cars are not airtight (or better not be!) and worse yet if you leave your fresh vents open in this weather then you're dumping it all into a stale box with little air movement. That illusion of safety can make people reckless and take more risks.

There's a reason why air quality in carshares was a major concern during the pandemic.

#yegbike #yeg #yegwx #Wildfire #wildfiresmoke

Edmonton - Air Quality Health Index

Observed Conditions

10+ Very High Risk
Calculated at: 7:00 AM MDT Tuesday 10 June 2025

Forecast Maximums

Tuesday
10 - High Risk

Tuesday night
10 - High Risk

Finally! ❤️ A knowledgable scientist breaks down why Canada's AQHI is incredibly useless and even perhaps dangerous framing wrt wildfire smoke!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s99C1lTgKyNoYKAnP3fE4E1vx8T-6Vd2a-Ea1JMRlH4/mobilebasic

Thank you, @jeffgilchrist !

https://mstdn.science/@jeffgilchrist/114653878597387411

#air
#AirPollution
#AQ
#AirQuality
#AQHI
#Canada
#AQI
#wildfires
#WildfireSmoke
#WildfireSafety
#safety
#particulate
#VOC
#formaldehyde
#toxic
#smoking
#lungs
#breathing
#PPE

Wildfire smoke can infiltrate homes through standard ventilation, making it hard to breathe inside your own home! Learn how to protect yourself by creating a smoke-free space!

#cleanair #wildfiresmoke #wildfire #infographic