"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Wildfires continue to burn in Canada, causing smoke to drift south into some parts of the U.S. That smoke ...

If you thought you were free of the Canadian wildfire smoke from earlier this month—or that your city avoided the smoke altogether—you’re in for a rude awakening. On Tuesday, several cities across the ...

As wildfires scorch Canada and smoke blankets the United States from Minnesota to New England and south to Florida, millions of people are under air-quality alerts. Face masks — the same kind used in ...

(NewsNation) — With nearly 3000 acres burning in Califonia, health experts say N95 respirator masks offer the best protection against harmful wildfire smoke, provided they are worn correctly and fit ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- None of us are strangers to masks these days and now, health officials are recommending we wear them until the air quality improves. You might have bags of face masks in every ...

To avoid breathing wildfire smoke, it's important to have the right gear. Dust masks, bandanas and damp pieces of cloth won't adequately protect you from inhaling fine particulate matter like PM2.5.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We’re all familiar with protective masks. Since 2020, many more ...

It’s tempting to compartmentalize the fires tearing through Southern California as some kind of environmental freak accident.

Atmosphere by The Weather Channel curates products and services for all seasons. If you buy something from one of our links, we may earn a commission. With wildfire smoking spreading as far south as ...

The type of mask matters if you don’t want to inhale harmful pollutants. This is a Kaiser Health News story. Toby Lewsadder stepped outside an Ace Hardware store wearing a simple one-strap dust mask.