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How to Check the Air Quality in Your Neighborhood

The air quality in your neighborhood can vary greatly from day to day. This is especially true during fire season, when smoke from wildfires can drift hundreds of miles. That’s why it’s important to know how to check the air quality in your neighborhood.

In this blog post, we’ll show you how to check the air quality in your neighborhood. We’ll also discuss the current smoke situation in the US, and provide resources to help you stay informed.

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Wildfire Smoke from Canada Drifts Across the US

Wildfire smoke from Canada continues to drift across the United States, causing air quality alerts and health concerns.

The smoke has been seen as far south as the Gulf Coast and as far east as the Atlantic Ocean. It has also reached the Great Lakes, where it is causing hazy skies and poor air quality.

The smoke is a result of the unprecedented wildfire season in Canada. So far this year, more than 10 million acres have burned in Canada, making it the third-worst wildfire season on record. The fires have been driven by hot, dry weather and high winds.

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Canada Set to Ban Single Use Plastics

Canada is set to join a growing list of countries that have banned single-use plastics in their territories. In the rules announced on Monday, Canada will ban the manufacturing and importation of several single-use plastics such as utensils, carry bags, and others that are just too difficult to recycle.