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All of Connecticut expected to see unhealthy air quality Friday
Air conditions are expected to worsen Friday due to air pollution caused by wildfires in Canada, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency of New England. Currently, the air quality index is in the moderate range. By Friday, unhealthy air moves in and will particularly impact sensitive groups. Parts of New York and Massachusetts are also expecting unhealthy air....
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How to keep your pets safe during dangerous air quality levels
There are many health risks that people can face when it comes to wildfire smoke. However, health problems brought on by the dangerous air quality levels are not just limited to humans — our beloved pets face them as well.
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Doctor explains how smoky air harms heart health
It’s easy to understand how the smoke from Canadian wildfires can harm people’s lungs, but a cardiologist at the Heart and Vascular Institute at Hartford HealthCare explains how it can lead to heart attacks and even strokes.