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FIFA World Cup to face newest opponent: Brutal heat and violent stormsHeat, humidity and thunderstorms are synonymous with summer in many North American regions -- and in a few weeks they could also threaten t...
‘Zombie Worm’ awakens after 24,000 years: Scientists revive a frozen worm that can survive freezing, starvation and even reproduce without partner‘Zombie Worm’ revived by scientists: A 24,000-year-old microscopic worm, a bdelloid rotifer, has been revived from Siberian permafrost, ast...
Global fire outbreaks hit record high as 'unprecedented' heat extremes loom, scientists sayRecord fires are burning across Africa and Asia this year. Scientists warn conditions will worsen as summer arrives and El Nino develops. T...
US wildfire forecast 2026: This region likely to be worst hit; check other areas at riskUS wildfire forecast 2026: Fewer wildfires are predicted for the United States in 2026. However, experts warn these fires could be more int...
Canada swelters under extreme heat as wildfire smoke chokes skies, prompting nationwide health alertCanada faces widespread heat and air quality alerts. Scorching temperatures are expected in Ontario, Quebec and other regions. Wildfire smo...
Canada is choking as wildfire smoke smothers cities and spreads into US Midwest; Health warnings issuedWildfire smoke from Canada's Prairie provinces has triggered widespread air-quality warnings across the country, impacting regions from Bri...
What’s in store this weekend for Canada? Extreme heat, severe storms, and smoke blanketCanada is experiencing a mix of extreme weather. Several alerts are in place across the country. Southern Quebec will face high temperature...
Montreal tops world pollution rankings as wildfire smoke chokes the cityMontreal is grappling with the world's worst air quality due to wildfire smoke drifting from the Prairies, triggering health alerts across ...
2026 FIFA World Cup's contingency plans for wildfire smoke remain unclearThe 2026 World Cup is approaching, hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Concerns arise about FIFA's plans for matches affected ...
Toronto suffers world’s worst air quality as Canada’s second-worst wildfire season chokes nationToronto anticipates poor air quality this summer due to ongoing wildfires. Ontario faces a significant increase in fire activity. Canada's ...
Second worst wildfire season? Canada’s burning like never before, and it’s only June!Canada faces a severe wildfire season, with millions of hectares already burned and forecasts predicting continued high risks due to climat...
Air quality alert: Breathing is not guaranteed as smoke from Canada’s infernos chokes cities from Toronto to New YorkAir quality alerts were lifted in parts of Canada after wildfire smoke plagued the region. Manitoba and Saskatchewan wildfires caused wides...
Canada wildfires worsen air quality: Special air quality statement issued across Toronto, Quebec and most of OntarioEnvironment Canada has issued a special air quality warnings for Ontario and western Quebec due to wildfire smoke drifting from western Can...
Ontario Wildfires: Ontario faces massive wildfires, over 800 forced to flee homesOntario Wildfire News: Wildfires have forced the evacuation of over 800 residents from Wabaseemoong Independent Nations in Ontario due to a...
Canadian wildfires trigger sudden air quality drop in America’s MinnesotaSmoke from Canadian wildfires in Saskatchewan and Manitoba drifted into Minnesota, causing a sudden drop in air quality. The smoke, which a...
Wildfire smoke linked to asthma spike in Canada, new study warnsA recent Canadian study reveals a surge in asthma cases during the 2023 wildfire season. Emergency room visits spiked during the initial sm...
Canadian Wildfires: Can they cause havoc in the US similar to 2023? Here's what you need to knowThe feared Canadian wildfires have begun in dense regions of the country and there are possibilities of the toxic fumes from the fire desce...
Climate change boosts risk of extreme wildfires 25%: studyA Californian study published in the journal Nature reveals that human-caused climate change has heightened the risk of fast-spreading wild...
Protecting pets from Canadian Wildfire smoke: Tips to ensure their safetyAmid the Canadian wildfires, experts have advised limiting outdoor time for pets and monitoring behavior for signs of distress. Here are so...
US air quality: Canadian wildfire smoke affects Washington, Chicago, DetroitIQ Air's Air Quality Index in the US currently ranks Chicago, Detroit, and Washington, D.C. as the three cities in the world with the poore...