#wildfiresmoke — Public Fediverse posts

Donald Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke — but global warming is loading the wildfire dice
#Trump #Canada #Wildfires #WildfireSmoke #NorthAmerica #ClimateChange #GlobalWarming #Environment #ForestFires #CarbonEmissions #ParisAgreement #Smoke #ElNino
https://the-14.com/donald-trump-blames-canada-for-wildfire-smoke-but-global-warming-is-loading-the-wildfire-dice/

Trump threatens tariffs over wildfire smoke again after meeting with Carney

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://globalnews.ca/news/11972304/trump-tariffs-wildfire-smoke-carney/

Just finished adding a page for Canada: https://wildfiresmokeresources.neocities.org/Canada

Currently only have resources for Montréal and London, as well as one (excellent) national resource. (Thank you to whoever submitted the FireSmoke.ca link today!) I'll be focused on getting all the info I currently have for the US added to the site over the next couple days, but after that will spend more time seeking out Canadian mask blocs and other resources.

If you have a resource you'd like to share for Canada (or anywhere else in North America), you can send it to me here on Mastodon via replies or DM, or submit it via this Cryptpad form: https://cryptpad.fr/form/#/3/form/view/03ab8efd32850a3d5d5c376d39ed0284/

#Wildfire #WildfireSeason #CanadianWildfires #WildfireSmoke #Smoke #WildfireSmokeSeason #ClimateChange #Solarpunk #ClimateCrisis #MaskBloc #MaskUp #YallMasking #CleanAir #FreeMasks

Met up with a fellow birder this morning, talked about birds and, of course, wildfire smoke this week.

They said they've been trying to find air purifiers at local stores, but found every one was sold out.

I said they could make their own, for less than $100 US dollars.

Shared photo of purifier I built as well as Corsi-Rosenthal box link.

https://corsirosenthalfoundation.org/

#WildfireSmoke #AirPurifier #CorsiRosenthal

Can wildfire smoke be like smoking cigarettes? The science explained https://www.byteseu.com/2205360/ #AirQuality #amount #BerkeleyEarth #Canda #cigarette #cigarettes #concentration #day #Fire #HazardousLevel #Health #HealthProblem #LocalOfficial #LungCancer #mask #pm2 #PM25 #pollutant #Pollution #Science #scientist #Smoking #TinyParticle #weather #WildfireSmoke

This is really bare bones because I haven't done the usual outreach I do to get it updated, but I have a Wildfire Smoke Resources doc for the US (I would like to expand it to Canada but I'd need help!) where you can get information about where to find free masks, air filters and air purifiers, and safe places to go to get out of smoky air, as well as general resources about wildfire smoke and how to protect yourself: https://cryptpad.fr/pad/#/2/pad/view/4Mi5umUBZUCSIt7qA6kMSiZK5ZoTntWUlSXkJ9y1ZhU/

If you have a mask block or other resource for free masks or clean air in your area, let me know! You can message me here or use the form that's linked in the doc.

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#Wildfire #Wildfires #WildfireSmoke #ClimateChange #Solarpunk #Canada #CanadianWildfires #MaskBloc #CleanAir #AirPollution #MaskUp #StillMasking #YallMasking

How to Build a #CorsiRosenthalBox

Apr 15, 2022

"Richard L. Corsi, dean of the UC Davis College of Engineering, explains how to build a #CorsiRosenthal box. Dr. Corsi is an internationally recognized expert in the field of indoor air quality, with a specific interest in physical and chemical interactions between pollutants and indoor materials. His concept for a low-cost, accessible, and effective air cleaner, the Corsi-Rosenthal box, is now being used as an open-source do-it-yourself approach worldwide for reducing exposure to the #SARSCoV-2 virus, #WildfireSmoke and more."

For step-by-step instructions, visit the website listed below.

Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIuH-2naozI

Website:
https://engineering.ucdavis.edu/news/science-action-how-build-corsi-rosenthal-box

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How to Build a #CorsiRosenthalBox

Apr 15, 2022

"Richard L. Corsi, dean of the UC Davis College of Engineering, explains how to build a #CorsiRosenthal box. Dr. Corsi is an internationally recognized expert in the field of indoor air quality, with a specific interest in physical and chemical interactions between pollutants and indoor materials. His concept for a low-cost, accessible, and effective air cleaner, the Corsi-Rosenthal box, is now being used as an open-source do-it-yourself approach worldwide for reducing exposure to the #SARSCoV-2 virus, #WildfireSmoke and more."

For step-by-step instructions, visit the website listed below.

Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIuH-2naozI

Website:
https://engineering.ucdavis.edu/news/science-action-how-build-corsi-rosenthal-box

#CleanAir #DIY #DIYAirFilter #WildfireSmoke #WildfireHaze #AQI #AirQuality #WildfireSeason #Wildfires #MERVFilters #CorsiRosenthalBox #DIY #DIYAirFilters #OpenSource

#DIY box fan filters – #CorsiRosenthal box

"Also known as a Corsi-Rosenthal box, this DIY method of building your own air filter with #MERV13 furnace filters and a box fan are an easy and cost-effective way to help clear indoor air from airborne virus particles, wildfire smoke, pollen, dust, and more!

If you can seal a box, you can build one (or 100!) of these!"

https://cleanaircrew.org/box-fan-filters/

#OpenSource #CleanAir #CleanAirCrew #WildfireSmoke #WildfireHaze #AQI #AirQuality #ClimateDiary #WildfireSeason #Wildfires
#HEPAFilters #CorsiRosenthalBox

#CookCountyMN YMCA opens #CleanAirShelter

By WDIO
July 15, 2026

"#WildfireSmoke has pushed air quality in Cook County and northeast #Minnesota into the hazardous category, prompting local officials to issue an urgent public health warning.

"At this critical level, the air is unsafe for everyone, not just individuals who are traditionally sensitive to smoke. Local residents and visitors are urged to take these conditions seriously by staying indoors, avoiding outdoor physical activity, and wearing a well-fitting #N95 or #KN95 mask if they must step outside.

"To help the community seek relief, Cook County Public Health has opened a clean air and #CoolingShelter in the lobby of the Cook County YMCA. The shelter is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM."

Read more:
https://www.wdio.com/top-stories/cook-county-ymca-opens-clean-air-shelter/

#ClimateDiary #ClimateDiaryMinnesota #WildfireSeason #Haze #WildfireHaze #AQI

Sunny but #hazy as #WildfireSmoke returns to #Maine Sunday

An #AirQuality Alert is in place for Sunday.

Emily Pike, August 2, 2025

"Sunday morning lows in the 50s and 60s, with highs in the 70s to 80s. Skies will be mostly sunny, but Canadian wildfire smoke will bring a thick haze for the higher elevations. An Air Quality Alert is in effect Sunday.

"An #AirQualityAlert is in effect from 1 AM to 11 PM on Sunday, August 3, 2025, for parts of #Maine and #NewHampshire due to expected high levels of #ParticlePollution.

"The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has issued the alert for the Western and Eastern Interior regions of the state, including areas in #Franklin, #Somerset, #York, Cumberland, #Androscoggin, and #Kennebec counties. The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services has issued a similar alert for #Coos, #Grafton, and #Carroll counties.

"Air quality is expected to reach levels that are considered 'Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups' due to a plume of smoke moving in from Canada.

"Those most at risk include children, older adults, people with respiratory conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, or emphysema, and anyone who is physically active outdoors. Even healthy individuals may experience mild symptoms and should consider limiting strenuous or prolonged outdoor activity during this time.

"High pressure is keeping things dry and sunny, which may allow the smoke to linger into next week, thickening into Monday.

"Looking Ahead: Maine is off to a dry start this August. Without significant rainfall soon, #drought conditions could develop, potentially affecting #crops and increasing #FireRisk.

"The 8-day forecast shows only a few chances for showers and slightly below-average temperatures, mainly in the 70s to 80s."

Source:
https://www.wmtw.com/article/sunny-but-hazy-as-wildfire-smoke-returns-to-maine-sunday/65581788

#ClimateDiary #ClimateDiaryMaine #MaineWx #NewEnglandWx #WildfireSmoke #Hazy #ClimateChangeWeatherWheel

@larryneufeld Yeah, but what about the trees and plants and birds and animals? I guess we need #Peripheral-level #scrubbers to remove the #CarbonDioxide and #WildfireSmoke.