After an epic year of wildfires, Canada's air isn't as clean as it used to be

A new report finds that last year's unprecedented wildfire season made Canada's air quality up to three times worse than the World Health Organization's recommended safe levels. As climate change sets the conditions for even longer and stronger wildfire seasons, experts say taking precautions is critical to our health.

After an epic year of wildfires, Canada's air isn't as clean as it used to be
A man walks along the Windsor riverfront with the Detroit skyline in the background

A new report finds that last year's unprecedented wildfire season made Canada's air quality up to three times worse than the World Health Organization's recommended safe levels. As climate change sets the conditions for even longer and stronger wildfire seasons, experts say taking precautions is critical to our health.