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Canada Wildfire Air Pollution and Heat Wave Combo Pose Heightened Health Risks

Canada Wildfire Air Pollution and Heat Wave Combo Pose Heightened Health Risks
New York Times Wednesday 15 July 2026, 18:05 UTC By Claire Brown and Christina Kelso 1 min read
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A hazy street in Toronto as wildfire smoke blanketed the city on Wednesday.

A hazy street in Toronto as wildfire smoke blanketed the city on Wednesday.
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