Poor Air Quality Isn't The Only Way Wildfires Affect Cities
Raging wildfires affect cities more than 400 miles away, Quebec, Canada evacuated their homes raging wildfires
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Raging wildfires affect cities more than 400 miles away, Quebec, Canada evacuated their homes raging wildfires
While agriculture remains the leading driver of forest cover loss, 2017 stands out as the year when Kenya experienced the most significant tree cover loss due to fires.
While city residents may be located hundreds of miles away from forest fires, they are not powerless to do something about them. Photo: Anthony Quintano/Flickr Thousands of people in Quebec, Canada evacuated their homes this month due to raging wildfires. More than 400 miles away, New York City experienced its worst air quality in history, and briefly…
Forest fires burning even hundreds of miles away from cities can heighten flood risks, harm economies, threaten water supplies and more.
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