Dossier
Karen Schaeffer
Coverage of Karen Schaeffer in the Nexus archive.
- Pennsylvania confronts an unfamiliar climate hazard: Wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke from sources like Ontario, Canada, caused unhealthy air pollution levels across Washington, D.C., and Lititz, Pennsylvania. Due to high Air Quality Index readings, childcare centers were forced to keep children indoors. This recurring hazard marks a new reality for places in Pennsylvania that must adapt as wildfire smoke becomes a common summer threat.