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Health news

How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke

Health experts are urging people to take precautions as wildfire smoke from Canada blankets New York City. They recommend limiting time outdoors, wearing a properly fitted N95 mask when necessary, keeping windows closed and using HEPA air purifiers to reduce exposure.

17 July 2026

Earth News

Smoke damage poses health ‘risks’ even after wildfires are put out

Residents who return to their homes following wildfires may be unknowingly exposing themselves to harmful chemicals.

6 January 2026

Climate

Millions breathed toxic air from Canada’s record 2023 wildfires

Pollution from the five months of fires was responsible for 22,000 early deaths in Europe alone.

11 September 2025

Earth News

Smoke from intense Canadian wildfires reaches Europe

About 200 fires are actively burning in Canada and have consumed about 19,900 square kilometres of terrain, most of it in the last week.

5 June 2025

Climate

Wildfire smoke is killing hundreds of people in the US every year

It is one of the first studies to isolate the effect of climate change on mortality, and shows how far-reaching wildfire smoke events can be.

8 May 2025

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Thousands watch black smoke billow from Sistine Chapel

Black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel chimney on Wednesday evening, indicating no pope was chosen as cardinals began their sacred task to succeed Pope Francis.

8 May 2025

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Fires rage in Port Sudan after alleged paramilitary drone strike

Thick smoke billowed over Port Sudan on Tuesday after drone attacks struck the city for a second time in three days, Sudanese military officials said.

6 May 2025

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Three MPs injured as parliamentary session turns violent in Serbia

The Serbian Parliament’s first regular session of 2025 was thrown into chaos on Tuesday, with smoke bombs and flares disrupting proceedings just an hour after the session began.

4 March 2025

Health news

How smoke from LA wildfires is now threatening the health of millions

As major fires spread through Los Angeles, what are the risks of wildfire smoke on people's health?

9 January 2025

Europe in Motion

How does vape consumption compare across Europe?

Belgium became the first EU country to ban the sale of disposable vapes, while Luxembourg, Estonia, and Czechia report the highest vaping rates.

2 January 2025

Health news

Which European country ranks best for smoke-free homes?

A new survey estimated the percentage of smoke-free homes in Europe.

28 November 2024

Earth News

Portugal’s deadly wildfires have caused record breaking emissions

The smoke plume has significantly degraded local air quality is forecast to travel east in the coming days.

20 September 2024

Health news

Exclusive: EU wants to ban smoking in outdoor areas, leaked draft says

The European Commission will recommend smoking bans in cafe terraces, bus stops, and zoos, and plans also cover nicotine-free products, according to a leaked document obtained by Euronews.

16 September 2024

Healthcare

Where in Europe are there restrictions on smoking outdoors?

Experts say limiting smoking in outdoor areas such as beaches, parks, and restaurants could be the next move for many countries to tackle tobacco smoking.

16 September 2024

Earth News

In pictures: California wildfire triples in size overnight

Drought conditions and climate change have created a volatile environment which has made wildfires more destructive and harder to control.

26 July 2024

Earth News

Air pollution is deadlier than smoking, new study finds

Wildfires are exacerbating a huge threat to human health.

29 August 2023