New York City's air quality starts to clear for first time in days

While the orange haze has seemingly moved out of New York City, many people are still at risk of experiencing health issues from the remaining pollution.

• Jun 9, 2023

6/9: CBS News Mornings

Former President Trump indicted in classified documents case; Clear Reserve program open at nearly 20 airports.

• Jun 9, 2023
• 43:46

Relief from wildfire smoke could be days away

Dangerously bad air due to Canadian wildfires is still affecting millions of Americans, and hazy skies and reduced visibility are expected in the central and eastern U.S. over the next few days, says meteorologist Stephanie Abrams with The Weather Channel. The worst air quality Friday is expected in cities including Detroit and Pittsburgh.

• Jun 9, 2023
• 1:27

Poor air quality impacts millions for second day

Smoke from Canadian wildfires on Thursday affected residents along much of the East Coast, from New York City to Washington, D.C., impacting monuments, stadiums and restaurants. Doctors warned that young children and people with underlying health conditions were at greatest risk. Christina Ruffini has the latest.

• Jun 8, 2023
• 3:49

D.C. gets its day in Canada's smoke

Smoke from Canadian wildfires is causing severe issues up and down the East Coast of the United States. The air quality in the nation's capital is at a very unhealthy level and it is expected to change over the course of the day. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini has more.

• Jun 8, 2023
• 4:02

When will the wildfire smoke clear? Here's what meteorologists say

Forecasts suggest hazy skies and reduced air quality will persist across the Northeast and into the Midwest for at least a few more days.

• Jun 8, 2023

How Canadian wildfire smoke could impact summer plans for Americans

Forecasters and heath officials have warned that U.S. air quality may plummet repeatedly in the coming months, as Canada's wildfire season continues.

• Jun 8, 2023

6/8: CBS News Mornings

Smoke from Canada wildfires streaming south over U.S.; American government investing billions to expand high-speed internet access.

• Jun 8, 2023
• 42:14

Awful air quality continues across Northeast

Millions of Americans across several states are getting warned about hazardous air. Air quality alerts are in effect after hundreds of wildfires in Canada, many burning out of control, sent smoke streaming into the U.S. An eerie, orange haze moved in over parts of the Northeast, including New York City, where health officials are recommending people wear masks. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.

• Jun 8, 2023
• 5:42

Wildfire smoke costs U.S. workers more than $100 billion a year in pay

Air pollution takes an $800 billion annual toll on the U.S. economy. Wildfires — worsened by climate change — are making it worse.

• Jun 8, 2023

Haze could hang around Northeast and beyond for days, experts warn

One cardiovascular specialist cautions that breathing the air laden with smoke from the Quebec and Nova Scotia wildfires is "probably worse than smoking a cigarette" in some places.

• Jun 8, 2023

When will air quality improve on East Coast?

Smoke traveling down from Canadian wildfires has caused the air quality in several states to reach hazardous levels. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports on how officials are mitigating the fires, and how much longer people can expect the smoke to last. Plus, CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson explains the science behind the sky turning orange.

• Jun 7, 2023
• 6:48

Smoke from Canada wildfires fills U.S.

Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada has blanketed parts of the U.S. East Coast for more than a day now, bringing with it hazardous conditions. Nanoparticles in the smoke could be damaging to the lungs and cardiovascular system. Lilia Luciano has the latest.

• Jun 7, 2023
• 3:13

Wildfire smoke causes flight delays in NYC

Smoke from hundreds of wildfires in Canada continues to drift south, causing dangerous conditions. Visibility was so bad in the New York City area on Wednesday afternoon that there were ground stops and delays at LaGuardia Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.

• Jun 7, 2023
• 4:19

Health impacts of exercising in bad air quality

As cities in the Northeast U.S. reach and even surpass "unhealthy" levels of air pollution, officials are urging people to avoid outside activities. Here's what to know about exercising when air quality is bad.

• Jun 7, 2023

How to stay safe as air quality worsens

Smoke from hundreds of wildfires in Canada continues to drift south, causing dangerous conditions. Senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and Weill Cornell Medical professor Dr. Jay Varma discuss the worsening conditions.

• Jun 7, 2023
• 7:25

Millions under air quality advisories

Millions of Americans are under air quality advisories as smoke from a series of wildfires in Canada continues to drift south. New York City Mayor Eric Adams recommends that residents limit time outside as schools across the city cancel outdoor activities. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.

• Jun 7, 2023
• 4:21

Air quality alerts for millions of Americans

Wildfires in Canada are affecting tens of millions of Americans in parts of the Eastern U.S. Millions are under air quality alerts. Weather Channel meteorologist Stephanie Abrams has the latest.

• Jun 7, 2023
• 1:44

Smoke from Canada wildfires spreads across U.S.

Smoke from an outbreak of wildfires in Canada is spreading across the U.S., resulting in air quality alerts for over 80 million people.

• Jun 6, 2023
• 0:23

Chinese warship comes within 150 yards of U.S. missile destroyer

Video showed the Chinese warship speeding towards the USS Chung-Hoon.

• Jun 3, 2023

Canadian wildfires felt in Northeastern U.S.

Wildfires in Canada are creating dangerous air quality conditions in several states in the Northeastern U.S. The smoke has moved south over New England, New York and New Jersey and officials are warning it could cause breathing issues, especially for people with underlying respiratory conditions. Dr. Neelu Tummala joined CBS News to talk about the situation. She is the co-director of the Climate and Health Institute at George Washington University and an ear, nose and throat physician.

• Jun 1, 2023
• 4:11

Canada is putting warning labels on each cigarette: "Poison in every puff"

The warnings - in English and French - include "poison in every puff," "tobacco smoke harms children" and "cigarettes cause impotence."

• Jun 1, 2023

Nova Scotia wildfire forces 16,000 to evacuate

A wildfire in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia has forced thousands of people to evacuate. The smoke has also prompted air quality alerts as far south along the U.S. East Coast as Philadelphia.

• May 30, 2023

Young couple shot dead by landlord over tenancy dispute

A Canadian couple died on Saturday after both were fatally shot by their landlord.

• May 30, 2023

Man claiming he had "explosive device" drives truck to U.S.-Canada border

After failing to stop for a state trooper on Interstate 95 in Houlton, Maine, the suspect drove his truck toward the Canadian Port of Entry, where a corporal opened fire.

• May 29, 2023

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