07-19-2021, 09:49 PM
(07-19-2021, 09:04 PM)jeffster Wrote:(07-19-2021, 08:18 PM)danbrotherston Wrote: https://www.kitchenertoday.com/local-new...ay-3968245
This is the first time in my memory that we've had wildfire related air quality issues in our area. I am very much not impressed. As a person with lung problems, it is a considerable risk for me, and a major quality of life issue. I was quite happy when the coal plants were shut down and it brought an end to smog days. Sad to see them return.
It would be nice if we stopped making the planet unlivable for human beings I think.
On the plus side, while I'll be avoiding exercise outdoors for the next few days as a result of this, as a result of the other major cataclysm this year I have an N95 mask that I can wear when running errands.
Well, it is wildfires. These things happen with or without mans help. I was reading that many out west would rather forgo some rain just to avoid more lightening strike (which create the fires). (I am aware that some of them might be made by carelessness).
At least with the cold front tomorrow evening, it should help things out.
I do recall a year or two ago with us having an advisory regarding the wild fires. Years ago, I can't remember, but we had a cool summer due to an eruption half-way across the globe (daytime highs were 22 for each of June, July, August and September (it started getting warmer first week of September). I was sick all summer due to my asthma.
I mean, yes, they happen with or without our help....much like rain, drought, snow, etc. But like all weather, they have been made significantly more intense by our actions.
As for when it will end, the article said Wednesday, but hopefully you are right. I recall the volcano, and I also recall high altitude ash making the sun look unusual, but I don't remember ground level particulate at this level. But perhaps I have merely suppressed it.