Smoke and Thunderstorms: A Temporary Reprieve in a Long Term Problem As the World Cup final descends upon New Jersey on Sunday, Canadian wildfire smoke is expected to clear just in time for the big match.
This brief respite masks a larger issue that threatens not only the health of millions but also the effectiveness of our response to environmental disasters.
The recent storms sweeping through the Northeast are clearing out much of the haze, thanks in part to meteorologists who have tracked the smoke's trajectory with precision.