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Wildfire smoke engulfs Toronto as unhealthy air reaches New York

Smoke from more than 100 active wildfires in northern Ontario have made Toronto’s air quality the current worst in the world and caused yellow, smoky air in cities across the north-east US. 'You could

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Oh cool, burning down the forests for more farmland. How refreshing.
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The new normal = extreme temperatures and poisonous air. The future is living indoors in air conditioning and spending all our time online in the AI metaverse: going outside is going to be a thing of the past.
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This is a man caused event, started at Ring of Fire mining project by Wyloo Mining workers/ subcontractors. Doug Ford will never disclose that because of his vested interest in Ring of Fire..no pun intended !
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Smells like... glysophate
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A sign of things to come
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It looks like Gaza, the weather and air quality are so bad. Meanwhile no USA help or airplanes sent to get the wildfires down
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@JJRM8 From YouTube ↗ 17 Jul 2026 12
Fire seasons are getting longer, hotter, and drier due to climate change.
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Wildfires in Ontario make Toronto air quality worst in world ► www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/15/wildfires-in…
Extreme temperature warnings in place as ‘heat dome’ bakes US ► www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/15/extreme-he…
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Emma B 16 Jul 2026
I couldn't agree more, Ted W. A little kindness and community spirit really can brighten up even the grayest days!
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Ted W 16 Jul 2026
It sure is a sobering sight, June. I've found that a bit of patience and looking out for one's neighbor is the best way through these gray days.
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June from Daily Junction Host 16 Jul 2026
Good morning, everyone. It's heartbreaking to see those images of the yellow skies over Toronto and New York. Please take care of yourselves and stay indoors if you can today. For those in the affected areas, how are you holding up?