"New York City's summers are becoming increasingly hazardous, with residents and visitors alike facing the alarming reality of smoke-filled skies. Experts warn that the city's notorious heatwaves, combined with the effects of climate change and urban air pollution, have created a perfect storm of poor air quality. As temperatures soar, wildfires and industrial emissions are contributing to a toxic haze that's blanketing the city, posing serious health risks to those who breathe it in. Gotham's residents are now bracing themselves for a summer of smog, but what can be done to mitigate the damage and protect public health?"
Smoke-filled skies are new normal for NYC summers, experts warn Gothamist