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Smoke-filled skies are new normal for NYC summers, experts warn

πŸ“° Gothamist πŸ• July 17, 2026 at 10:10 AM
The New York City smog caused by Canadian wildfires this week was so thick it obscured the skyline.

The New York City smog caused by Canadian wildfires this week was so thick it obscured the skyline.

Climate change has caused wildfires in Canada to grow more frequent and more intense, which creates a viscous cycle as the blazes pump more carbon into the atmosphere. [ more β€Ί ]