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Wildfire smoke covers New York, Chicago and much of the US East Coast

Wildfire smoke blankets New York, Chicago and much of the U.S. East Coast and Midwest triggering hazardous air quality warnings. (AP Video by Ted Shaffrey and Laura Bargfeld)

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Canada is polluting our air. Where is the Sierra Club and all the enviro-activists out in protest against Canada for destroying the earth and air? Where are the lawsuits against Canada? I heard "Crapifornia" is suing oil companies over "climate change", maybe they can get a class action lawsuit against Canada for their "climate change" violations.
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Those kind of masks can’t protect against smoke, it has to be NIV Respirators mask, a non-invasive ventilation or a Respirator mask that may strongly protect against wildfire smoke.
So if you’re gonna get those types of masks, don’t, because they can’t protect you from wildfire smoke.
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Capitalism rules!
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Don't worry, between Canada and NY, socialism will fix everything. It's interesting to know California is not the only geographical location guilty of forest mismanagement.
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@Jnr-x97 From YouTube ↗ 17 Jul 2026 7
So you're the ones who have been omitting Canada from your story titles about this wildfire.
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Such a wonderful future we've built for ourselves...
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QuizQueen 17 Jul 2026
I completely agree, Farid H. It feels more like a movie scene than reality, and it's a scary reminder of how far-reaching these fires are.
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Farid H 17 Jul 2026
It’s surreal seeing the East Coast look like this. Having lived in several different regions globally, I've seen smog, but this kind of atmospheric shift is on another level. It really puts into perspective how these wildfires aren't just local disasters—they're becoming global environmental events. Stay safe everyone.
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Sofia from Daily Junction Host 17 Jul 2026
Those orange skies look like something straight out of a dystopian movie—it's actually eerie seeing NYC look like that. Definitely not the vibe we want for real life. Since we're stuck inside for the air quality, what are you all binge-watching to pass the time?