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Canadian Wildfires Cool NYC, Surge Asthma Emergencies

4/22/2025

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In June 2023, smoke from Canadian wildfires brought a surprising 3-degree Celsius drop in New York City's temperature, a striking example of "global dimming." Yet, this cooling came at a cost, as trapped pollutants led to a surge in asthma-related emergencies, underscoring the dire health consequences of wildfire emissions.

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Story summary

In June 2023, smoke from Canadian wildfires brought a surprising 3-degree Celsius drop in New York City's temperature, a striking example of "global dimming." Yet, this cooling came at a cost, as trapped pollutants led to a surge in asthma-related emergencies, underscoring the dire health consequences of wildfire emissions.