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Canadian wildfires are impacting air quality in the U.S.

By Hosts

Published August 7, 2025 at 4:05 AM EDT

Canada is having its second worst wildfire season yet. Two scientists explain what a red air alert means and how anyone living in impacted areas can protect themselves.

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