A friend vacationing in Northern Michigan, “God’s Country” near Pellston, is suffering with choking wild fire smoke from Canada.
Air quality alert up there today with an index of 125 – “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups”.
Thank Exxon, and the willing collaborators who are willing to leave this, and much, much worse – to their children, and the next thousand generations of human beings.
Wildfire smoke from Canada and plumes of desert dust from the Sahara are smothering large portions of the United States, creating hazy skies and hazardous air quality from the Northeast to the Southeast.
The National Weather Service issued air quality alerts on Wednesday for New York City and many surrounding areas, including New Jersey and most of Connecticut. Officials said that those more sensitive to air pollution should limit going outdoors and watch for respiratory symptoms from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency warns that wildfire smoke contains dangerous pollutants in the form of fine particles known as PM 2.5 that can penetrate deep into the lungs and enter the bloodstream. Short-term exposure can lead to bronchitis, worsen asthma and create other health issues.