«There is increasing and compelling evidence that points to associations between Pittsburgh's
poor air quality and health problems, especially those affecting our children and including
issues such as autism spectrum disorder and asthma,» said Grant Oliphant, president
of The Heinz Endowments.
This activity report highlights the global challenge
of tackling man - made climate change,
air quality issues and
poor road safety; and in particular the role played by transport.
The effects
of the blaze were seen today as far south as Boston, Cape Cod and other parts
of New England, reducing visibility to only three miles in some places.According to The Montreal Gazette,
air quality monitor stations in parts
of Montreal reported unusually
poor air quality and «local smoke», prompting Environment Canada to
issue a smog warning for Montreal and Laval, Vaudreuil, Soulanges, Huntingdon, Richelieu Valley, Ste. Hyacinthe, Lachute, St. Jerome, Lanaudiere, Mauricie, Drummondville, Bois - Franc and the Eastern Townships.