fossil fuel pollution
Coverage of fossil fuel pollution in the Nexus archive.
- Wildfire smoke is driving terrible air quality in major cities as new plumes arrive from Canada
Wildfire smoke from Canada is causing dangerous air quality for over 100 million people across the Midwest, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic. The smoke, carried by wind and weather patterns, poses health risks due to PM2.5 pollutants, with relief expected as rain and storms approach.
- Widespread heat dome, extreme fire threat expected in the U.S. next week
A heat dome will bring dangerously hot and humid conditions to the eastern U.S. next week, with extreme fire threats in Utah and neighboring states. Major cities like Chicago, Dallas, and New York could see record-breaking heat indices, exacerbated by climate change from fossil fuel pollution.
- Pollen season in UK and mainland Europe extended by climate breakdown
Climate breakdown has extended the pollen season in the UK and mainland Europe by one to two weeks since the 1990s due to global heating, causing increased suffering for millions. The study highlights this as a significant health impact alongside other climate-related issues like heatwaves and droughts.