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Chicago's air quality ranked among worst in the world due to Canadian wildfire smoke

Another large fire exacerbated by climate change is threatening the health of Chicagoans. Government officials issued an air pollution "action day" on Thursday.

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Smoky air from Canadian wildfires envelops Chicago for 3rd day. What does this mean for summer?

Hazy skies from fires are reminiscent of 2023 when Chicago was the second-most-polluted major city in the country.

CBS News on MSN · 1d

Chicago air quality alert extended through Friday as Canada wildfire smoke pushes AQI to unhealthy levels

As wildfires continue to rage in western Canada, the Environmental Protection Agency issued its first alert of the year for the Chicago area. The EPA is warning wildfire smoke will cause particle pollution on Thursday. This can bring potential health hazards to anyone with respiratory or pulmonary disorders.

Air Pollution Action Day declared in northern Illinois. Here's which counties are affected

The Illinois EPA declared an Air Pollution Action Day in the Chicagoland area. Find out which counties are affected and what ...

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Air quality alert extended in Chicago area as ‘unhealthy' levels set to linger

An air quality alert has been extended for the Chicago area as "unhealthy" levels are expected to continue into the start of ...

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Forecast: Possible stray showers; Air Pollution alert issued for Thursday

The Illinois EPA has designated Thursday an Air Pollution Action Day for Chicagoland due to elevated particle pollution tied to the Canadian wildfires.

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