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Wildfire smoke causes severe air quality issues across North America
Record-breaking heatwaves and widespread wildfires in Canada have led to severe air quality alerts across parts of the United States and Canada. Smoke from these fires has blanketed major cities, including Toronto and New York, causing the world's worst air quality in Toronto at one point. The situation has disrupted daily life and prompted political reactions, including threats of tariffs from the US.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 1 · Centre 4 · Right 3 n = 8
- Left (1): National Herald
- Centre (4): Deccan Chronicle, Mint, The Free Press Journal, The Print
- Right (3): Firstpost, Republic World, The Pioneer
- International (7): Al Jazeera English, Associated Press, BBC News, Deutsche Welle, France 24, Reuters, The Guardian