On Tuesday, scientists warned that the wildfires in Canada have generated 'record levels of emissions' that have now sent a smoke plume across the Atlantic to Europe.
in Canada have generated"record levels of emissions" that have now sent a smoke plume across the Atlantic to Europe.by Copernicus — the European Union's program that observes Earth — scientists said that the Canadian wildfires have only intensified throughout June. The fires have been so intense that the fire radiative power emitted for the entire country was"significantly higher" in the first three weeks of June than the average from the past 20 years.
. And that impact is far from over. Copernicus forecasters said on Tuesday that smoke from Canada hit Europe on Monday, and is expected to keep moving east through Thursday.across Canada that have burned more than 7.7 million hectares of land, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre. At least 259 of those fires remain"out of control," officials said in their latest dashboard numbers, which were updated on Monday.
Mark Parrington, a senior scientist with the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, said the emissions and intensity of the Canadian wildfires have been nothing short of"unusual" when compared to the last two decades of data. But the transport of smoke associated with it, he said, is expected.
Argentina Últimas Noticias, Argentina Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Canadian wildfire emissions hit record high as smoke reaches EuropeWildfires burning through large swathes of eastern and western Canada have released a record 160 million tonnes of carbon, the EU's Copernicus Atmospheric Monitoring Service said on Tuesday.
Leer más »
Smoke from Canadian wildfires reaches EuropeCanada has had a dramatic start to wildfire season, with at least 19,027,114 acres already charred across the country. Wildfire activity in Canada typically peaks from June to August, leaving more …
Leer más »
Air quality in Chicago area at unhealthy levels due to smoke from Canadian wildfiresSmoke from wildfires burning in Canada are leading to very hazy conditions in the Chicago area Tuesday.
Leer más »
Chicago has the worst air quality in the world due to Canadian wildfire smokeAt one point on Tuesday, the city veered into the purple or 'very unhealthy' zone.
Leer más »
Canadian wildfires may bring more smoke, bad air quality to New York Wednesday, Hochul warnsSmoke from Canadian wildfires previously brought New York the worst air quality in the world. Check out maps of what to expect Wednesday.
Leer más »
Hoosiers warned to stay inside as Canadian wildfire smoke brings hazy skies to Central Indiana'Until the fires go out we're going to be at the whim of the winds': Hoosiers warned to stay inside as Canadian wildfire smoke fills Indiana skies VicRyc
Leer más »