Its principles are being rewritten Canada due to the deterioration of air quality brought by the fires across the country. Sixty million hectares have burned since January 2023, an area 18 times greater than the average of the last ten years, according to the government.
“Canadians are dealing with unprecedented forest fire impacts, and most worryingly, the season’s peak is likely weeks away.“, emphasized Jean-Yves Diclos, the Minister of Health, during a press conference on Monday (19/6).
“The condition has a real impact on our physical and mental health”he added.
In total, 423 fires remain active in the country, half of which are classified as out of control, and this concerns both the eastern and western parts of the country, he clarified. More than 100,000 people have been forced from their homes this year because of the fires.
“No matter where you live in Canada, smoke can make you uncomfortable“, said Teresa Tam, director of the public health service of Canada, as reported by the Athens News Agency.
Ms Tam warned against the many pollutants, especially fine particles in smoke, posing the greatest threat to health.
A new heat wave is coming
In the areas most affected by fires authorities have opened centers where the air is filtered and advise residents to avoid going out and use masks when they go out.
New wave heatwave will affect parts of eastern Canada, especially Quebec, starting today.
Much higher than normal temperatures are expected mainly in areas that have been hit hardest by the fires.
Canada, which due to its geographical position is experiencing a faster increase in temperature than the rest of the planet, has been faced in recent years with extreme weather events, the intensity and frequency of which is increasing due to climate change.
Source: News Beast
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