Climate scientist discusses Canada wildfires and air quality impacts

A podcast episode explores the connection between climate change and Canadian wildfires while addressing public health concerns from smoke exposure and mentioning daytime solar generation opportunities.

First covered Jul 23, 2026 · 11:06 AM PT · 2 articles

Climate scientist discusses Canada wildfires and air quality impacts — Image via talkingclimate.ca

Coverage

1d via Bluesky Living under smoke-filled skies | Talking Climate with Katharine Hayhoe — Free daytime energy, Canada's fire crisis, and how to stay safe within the smoke Listen to this edition of Talking Climate on your favorite

1d Talking Climate Living under smoke-filled skies — Free daytime energy, Canada's fire crisis, and how to stay safe within the smoke

Primary sources

atmosphere.copernicus.eu Extreme wildfires in Canada lead to severe air pollution in the United States — cited by 2 of the outlets above

ourworldindata.org Cumulative CO₂ emissions — cited by 2 of the outlets above

buzzsprout.com Living under smoke-filled skies - Talking Climate with Katharine Hayhoe — cited by 2 of the outlets above

More coverage from around the web

cbsnews.com Climate extremes fuel explosive wildfires in Canada and the U.S., experts say - CBS News

yaleclimateconnections.org Dangerous and historic wildfire smoke pollution event engulfs the U.S. and Canada » Yale Climate Connections

theworld.org Smoky skies in Canada raise public health concerns exacerbated by climate change - The World from PRX

cbc.ca 'Just stop burning fossil fuels.' Scientists stress that our smoky skies only have one true fix | CBC News

pressreader.com Canada’s air quality worse than U.S. due to wildfires

Discussion

Bluesky: @katharinehayhoe.com Katharine Hayhoe · 1d ago · 134 ♥ Last week, Toronto had the worst air quality of any major city in the world. I'm writing this week's newsletter under those same smoke-filled skies. See the full newsletter for much more info, including where to check the air quality near you, and share it with someone else who…

Appeared in: 2026-07-24 (#16)

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