mixture of air pollutants, including gases such as CO, and particulate matter such as PM2.5, from vegetation, buildings, and contents of households and industrial structures
‘Clean air is not a favour’: Indonesia’s neighbours fed up with acrid haze as Singapore threatens to prosecute
theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/16/singapore-threatens-prosecute-indonesia-fires-toxic-haze-smoke
Where insurance commissioner candidates stand on 5 major issues: The Chronicle asked Jane Kim and Ben Allen what they’d do about the FAIR Plan, insurance rates ...
sfchronicle.com/politics/article/california-insurance-commissioner-5-questions-22477690.php
New CA climate report warns of heat waves and less snow. What it means for Sacramento
sacbee.com/news/weather-news/article317687828.html
Orange skies, ash-covered homes as wildfire smoke engulfs Palangka Raya: Air pollution in Palangka Raya remained at hazardous levels for 37 consecutive days as ...
thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2026/10/16/orange-skies-ash-covered-homes-as-wildfire-smoke-engulfs-palangka-raya
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Wildfire smoke has turned skies yellow over Indonesia’s Central Kalimantan province, as peatland fires rage near homes and farms across Borneo and Sumatra ... Show more
Tech Times Oct 08
Canadian Smoke Delayed Songbird Nesting by 9 Days; Cornell Scientists Map Refugia
techtimes.com/articles/328687/20261007/canadian-smoke-delayed-songbird-nesting-9-days-cornell-scientists-map-refugia.htm
New collar sensor could reveal how wildfire smoke affects animal health: When wildfire smoke fills the air, most people can go inside to avoid it ...
phys.org/news/2026-10-collar-sensor-reveal-wildfire-affects.html
Singapore hit with ‘unhealthy’ wildfire smoke ahead of F1 night race: The Singapore Grand Prix this weekend could be impacted by haze from wildfires in ...
independent.co.uk/f1/singapore-air-quality-levels-marina-bay-f1-race-b3062613.html
Wildfire smoke affects animals in unique ways. Scientists are trying to understand it
npr.org/2026/10/06/nx-s1-5991854/wildfire-smoke-ecology-birds-wildlife-health
Okanagan grape growers say crop insurance model failing amid wildfire smoke taint
cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/okanagan-wine-smoke-taint-wildfire-insurance-9.7366152
Daily Sabah Oct 01
Kuala Lumpur, Singapore rank among world’s most polluted cities: Malaysia's capital topped a global pollution ranking on Wednesday and nearby Singapore came ...
dailysabah.com/life/environment/kuala-lumpur-singapore-rank-among-worlds-most-polluted-cities
Heatwaves and wildfires drive extreme ozone pollution worldwide: Heatwaves, wildfires and human-caused emissions exposed a third of the world’s population to ...
rfi.fr/en/environment/20260930-heatwaves-and-wildfires-drive-extreme-ozone-pollution-worldwide
You can be far from a wildfire and still be breathing its smoke.
Wildfire smoke crosses regions, countries and continents ... Show more
How is the wildfire smoke in Yosemite? Check these sites before you go: Campers have cut their trips to Yosemite short because of smoke from the ongoing Dome ...
sfchronicle.com/outdoors/article/yosemite-smoke-dome-fire-wildfire-22444543.php
67 psychiatric patients evacuated as wildfire haze worsens in South Kalimantan: BANJAR: More than 100 psychiatric patients in South Kalimantan have been ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/09/24/67-psychiatric-patients-evacuated-as-wildfire-haze-worsens-in-south-kalimantan
California home insurance is about to see big overhaul on smoke damage: Two new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom could make California the first state to ...
sfchronicle.com/california-wildfires/article/home-insurance-smoke-california-22433630.php
eurekalert.org Sep 17
Wildfire smoke may be more harmful than other air pollution, two Mount Sinai studies find
eurekalert.org/news-releases/1144176
EU to launch climate insurance scheme after summer of extreme weather: The European Union will create a "climate insurance alliance" to increase cover for ...
reuters.com/world/eu-launch-climate-insurance-scheme-after-summer-extreme-weather-2026-09-16/
Key FactsEU plans climate insurance alliance after extreme summer
Sep 16, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ctvnews.ca
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ctvnews.ca
- The planned alliance would bring insurers, investors, risk modelers, public authorities and policyholders together across Europe.
- According to EU figures, only one quarter of climate-related economic losses in the bloc are currently insured.
- It would promote group or parametric insurance, where predefined rainfall or temperature thresholds automatically trigger payouts.
- Other announced measures include a resilience strategy due in October for 100 vulnerable territories, alongside heatwave and water plans.
Far too often, national budgets become the insurer of last resort. We need to take action to close this gap.— Ursula von der Leyen, in a speech to the European Parliament
Indonesia rescues orangutan mother and baby from wildfire haze: Indonesian authorities rescued a mother orangutan and her baby from wildfire smoke on the island ...
ctvnews.ca/climate-and-environment/article/indonesia-rescues-orangutan-mother-and-baby-from-wildfire-haze/
‘NHS must be ready for extreme events’ after Yorkshire wildfire, says health secretary
yorkshirepost.co.uk/health/nhs-must-be-ready-for-extreme-events-after-yorkshire-wildfire-says-health-secretary-9018878
NHS 'must be ready for extreme events' after North Yorks Moors wildfires, says health secretary
thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/politics/council/nhs-must-be-ready-for-extreme-events-after-north-yorks-moors-wildfires-says-health-secretary-9012487
Heatwaves and wildfires are setting back improvements in air quality – UN
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41907862.html
Philstar Life Sep 05
How haze from Indonesian fires impacts Southeast Asia: The hazardous smoke has led to an increase in respiratory problems, forced schools to close ...
philstarlife.com/news-and-views/218314-how-haze-from-indonesian-fires-impacts-southeast-asia
One orangutan dies, more rescued as wildfire rages: Sempurna, an adult male Bornean orangutan previously found weak in a community oil palm plantation in West ...
thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2026/09/05/one-orangutan-dies-more-rescued-as-wildfire-rages
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Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington is inside a health clinic in Indonesia’s West Kalimantan, where babies and young children are repeatedly seeking treatment as ... Show more
Ontario wildfire smoke left more than 19M people in Canada and U.S. exposed to ‘hazardous’ air at its peak: report
cp24.com/local/toronto/2026/08/14/ontario-wildfire-smoke-left-more-than-19m-people-in-canada-and-us-exposed-to-hazardous-air-at-its-peak-report/
‘Nothing that Canada can do’: Experts push back on Trump’s criticism of Canada’s wildfire response
ctvnews.ca/climate-and-environment/article/trump-blames-canada-for-wildfire-smoke-experts-point-to-climate-change/
What Wildfire Smoke Reveals About How We Respond to Climate Risk: Even if we know the potential harm, we sometimes choose the riskier action.
time.com/article/2026/08/14/climate-change-wildfire-air-pollution-risks/
Major Welsh road closed due to wildfire smoke as six key blazes named as most serious - live updates
Trump Has Ominous New Warning For Canada In Sunday Evening Threat: The president has indicated that Canada will face retaliation for wildfire smoke coming across ...
huffpost.com/entry/trump-canada-fire-smoke-warning_n_6a702b5de4b07f032143835b
Daily Sabah Jul 21
What you need to know about danger of wildfire smoke: Massive wildfires are raging around the world during unprecedented heat waves, blanketing millions of ...
dailysabah.com/life/health/what-you-need-to-know-about-danger-of-wildfire-smoke
Key FactsTrump Threatens Tariffs Amid Cross-Border Wildfire Smoke
Jul 19, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cleveland.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cleveland.com
- President Trump blamed Canada’s forest management and warned of new tariffs due to wildfire smoke affecting U.S. air quality.
- Canada faces one of its busiest wildfire seasons with around 120 fires uncontrolled, many near the U.S. border.
- Smoke from these fires has degraded air quality in several U.S. states, posing health risks to vulnerable populations.
- Canadian officials highlight climate change’s role and advocate for bilateral cooperation rather than blame.
The Canadians taking fighting wildfires into their own hands: With wildfires now widespread and frequent, some rural residents in Canada are learning how to ...
bbc.com/news/articles/c20d89jxpqno
What Living Through the Hottest July Ever Looked Like Across the U.S.: Communities across the U.S. felt the heat.
time.com/article/2026/08/12/us-record-hottest-july-photos/
Trump blasts Canada over wildfire smoke, threatens to increase tariffs: U.S. President Donald Trump says the cost of pollution from wildfire smoke drifting south ...
ctvnews.ca/world/trumps-tariffs/article/trump-threatens-to-raise-tariffs-over-canadian-wildfire-smoke/
Portland now has worst air quality in the world as wildfire smoke envelops Oregon
oregonlive.com/wildfires/2026/08/portland-now-has-worst-air-quality-in-the-world-as-wildfire-smoke-envelops-oregon.html
Trump vows to punish Canada over wildfire smoke, says they'll 'find out soon'
wionews.com/world/trump-punish-canada-wildfire-smoke-air-quality-1785750258341
The Globe and Mail Aug 10
OpinionIn an era of public health crisis, Canadians all deserve paid sick days: Wildfire smoke affects many among us who have health conditions
theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-wildfire-smoke-air-public-health-paid-sick-days/
An equestrian center in southwestern France released several horses in an effort to save them from wildfires in the region ... Show more
OpinionCommentary: Wildfires will only get worse until the US stops ignoring the climate crisis
pressdemocrat.com/2026/08/06/commentary-wildfires-will-only-get-worse-until-the-us-stops-ignoring-the-climate-crisis/
Wildfires Are Challenging Air Quality Monitoring Infrastructure: The U.S. has one of the world’s most advanced systems to monitor air pollutants ...
undark.org/2025/07/04/wildfires-aqi-infrastructure/
Trump Hints at Crackpot Revenge Plot Against Canada: The president signaled that a punishment was on the horizon.
thedailybeast.com/trump-sounds-alarm-on-revenge-plot-against-canada-for-wildfire-smoke/
Trump rips Canada as wildfire smoke spreads, says U.S. will add pollution cost to tariffs
cnbc.com/2026/07/17/trump-canada-wildfire-tariffs.html
OpinionContributor: Wildfires will only get worse until the U.S. stops ignoring the climate crisis
latimes.com/opinion/story/2026-08-02/canadian-wildfire-smoke-climate-action
Key FactsCanadian Wildfires Threaten Cities and Train Crew
Jul 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- A freight train near Armstrong, Ontario, was surrounded by wildfire flames, prompting an emergency rescue of the crew.
- More than 100 wildfires endanger northwestern communities while Toronto suffers from some of the worst air quality worldwide.
- Smoke is expected to reach several US urban areas, including New Jersey, ahead of the upcoming World Cup final.
- Authorities warn of health dangers from the smoke and are distributing KN95 masks across New York City.
devastated by an unexpected and fast-moving wildfire— Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige, in a statement about the Namaygoosisagagun First Nation in northern Ontario
MAGA Lawmaker Mocked For ‘Embarrassingly Idiotic’ Meltdown Over Canada: Rep. Lisa McClain slammed Canada over wildfire smoke entering the United States from ...
huffpost.com/entry/lisa-mcclain-canada-wildfires_n_6a59da69e4b0f033db1b50a9
Wildfire smoke and air quality warnings make their way to B.C.'s Lower Mainland
cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/wildfire-smoke-air-quality-metro-vancouver-lower-mainland-9.7296480
Spokane Fire Live Tracker Maps as Blaze Compared to Palisades Fire: The disaster is beginning to resemble the neighborhood-level devastation seen during Southern ...
newsweek.com/spokane-wildfire-live-tracker-maps-as-blaze-compared-to-palisades-fire-12277836
How to prepare for unhealthy smoke forecast: Smoke from wildfires near Spokane could come for Western Washington as weather forecasters have warned that wind ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/how-to-prepare-for-wildfire-smoke-in-wa/
This map shows the forecasted smoke from wildfires for the next couple of days according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Toronto’s air quality ranked worst in the world as wildfire smoke drifts into region
cp24.com/weather/2026/07/15/torontos-air-quality-ranked-worst-in-the-world-as-wildfire-smoke-drifts-into-region/
Air quality in Toronto roughly five times worse today vs. Wednesday due to wildfire smoke
cp24.com/local/toronto/2026/07/16/air-quality-in-toronto-roughly-five-times-worse-today-vs-wednesday-due-to-wildfire-smoke/
Key Facts37-Year-Old Arrested in Spokane Wildfire Arson Probe
Aug 4, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: seattletimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: seattletimes.com
- The Old Trails fire began around noon Saturday, covered about five square miles Monday night and remained 0% contained.
- Three fires in Spokane had burned about 16 square miles in total, destroyed hundreds of structures and prompted evacuation orders for 60,000 people.
- Sheriff John Nowels said a witness saw a man among the trees shortly before the fire began and later reported smoke, while the man was detained about a mile away and initially released.
- The 37-year-old was arrested on a warrant about four miles from the ignition site, was found with waterproof matches and a butane lighter, and had a previous Arizona felony manslaughter conviction.
the worst natural disaster the region has faced.— Lisa Brown, Spokane Mayor, describing the fires as the worst natural disaster the region has faced.
WHO Europe Spokesperson Bhanu Bhatnagar warns that wildfire smoke can cause severe health risks long after the flames are extinguished.
What to do right now to protect your home from dangerous wildfire smoke in Portland
oregonlive.com/hg/2026/08/what-to-do-right-now-to-protect-your-home-from-dangerous-wildfire-smoke-in-portland.html
OpinionBlame climate change, not Canada, for wildfire smoke | Letters: Michigan Republicans are blaming Canada for a haze of wildfire smoke ‒ and Freep readers aren't ...
freep.com/story/opinion/readers/2026/07/25/canada-michigan-wildfire-smoke-gop/90980935007/
Trump says he’s holding Canada responsible for wildfire smoke and threatens higher tariffs
edition.cnn.com/2026/07/17/politics/trump-canada-wildfire-smoke-tariffs
Wildfire smoke is now the primary pollutant affecting pregnancy, study shows: The pollution could be contributing to negative outcomes for pregnant women and ...
oregonlive.com/wildfires/2026/08/wildfire-smoke-is-now-the-primary-pollutant-affecting-pregnancy-study-shows.html
Trump threatens increased tariffs for wildfire smoke that has 'unnecessarily invaded' U.S.
cbc.ca/news/politics/us-complaints-trump-widlfire-smoke-9.7274466
Sen. Bernie Moreno introduces bill to sanction Canada over wildfire smoke - but scientists say climate change
cleveland.com/news/2026/07/sen-bernie-moreno-introduces-bill-to-sanction-canada-over-wildfire-smoke.html
Trump Threatens Canada With Tariffs for Wildfire Smoke Over U.S.: The president said on Friday in a social media post that Canada was failing to manage its ...
nytimes.com/2026/07/17/weather/trump-canada-tariffs-wildfire-smoke.html
How to keep the air inside your home clean during wildfires: When the air is smoky from burning wildfires, health experts say to stay indoors ...
apnews.com/article/wildfires-smoke-filters-e39f285bec1eccfdb0fbc33b753a987a
We haven’t seen the last of the wildfire smoke from the Midwest and Canada here in Pennsylvania.
Wildfire smoke coming back ‘across pretty much all of Pa ... Show more
Wildfire smoke coming back ‘across pretty much all of Pa.’ How bad will it get?
Wildfire smoke coming back ‘across pretty much all of Pa.’ How bad will it get?