Social media users share creative tips to make DIY air purifiers to filter out wildfire smoke
Searches for “air purifiers" are spiking on Google as TikTok and Facebook users share tips for building a DIY air purifier as smoke from wildfires in Canada blanket parts of the East Coast.
Nearly 90 million in Northeast, Mid-Atlantic still trapped in polluted air as Canadian wildfire smoke thins
The air quality index (AQI) dropped below 100 in New York and Washington, D.C. on Friday morning, which is considered "moderate." It was in the low 100s around Philadelphia. The readings are a far cry from the hazardous readings that crossed 300 – and in some cases, 400 – on Wednesday and Thursday.
Poor air quality impacting outdoor dining across DC region
Some restaurants in the DMV are trying to figure out how to handle outdoor dining as smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets the region.
'EH!PACALOPYSE NOW!' Americans blame Canada as haze from northern fires continues
The front page headline of the New York Post screamed "BLAME CANADA!" The Boston Herald has "Thanks Canada," and the Dallas Morning News front page said "U.S. caught in a Canadian haze."
With world's worst air quality in NYC, 'sell my house fast' searches spike by 2,147%
While the Northeast chokes in hazardous air created by the smoke from Canada's wildfires, some New York homeowners are looking for immediate help to get out of Dodge.
Mars or Manhattan? Wildfire smoke draws comparisons to Red Planet
The light-scattering effect of the smoke molecules turned the sky several shades of red throughout the day Wednesday and had some asking, am I on Mars or Earth?
Yankees, Phillies postpone games due to hazardous air quality created by wildfire smoke
Several sporting events have been postponed Wednesday because of concerns over hazardous air quality issues caused by smoke blanketing the skies across the Northeast.
What to do when wildfire smoke smothers your area and how to keep your home's air clean
The people most at risk from wildfire smoke are individuals with lung disease, asthma, heart disease, older adults, children, and expectant mothers.
Casa Grande family struggles to keep 93-year-old farm running amid megadrought
The fifth-generation owners of Caywood Farms, which is about 40 miles south of Phoenix, say they're worried about water. The Southwest has been in a megadrought for decades.
Lake Powell reportedly rising about a foot a day
Some welcome news for people heading to Lake Powell this summer. Water levels have been rising about a foot a day, now up about 40 feet since April. The snow pack from the Colorado Rockies is the main contributor. With more water, people will be able to get to more access points, and so far, four more boat ramps have been opened.
Sprouts ditches free plastic bags: 'Goes to waste'
Many stores are looking to get rid of plastic bags at checkout, and Sprouts Farmers Market grocery stores have now been added to that list. FOX 10's Danielle Miller explains.
Mesa mulch fire contained, but impacting the air
The Mesa mulch fire near Elliot and Sossaman roads that broke out last week is now contained, however air quality near this fire is at a moderate level, according to Maricopa County's air quality map. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has the latest.
Collapse of major dam in Ukraine triggers emergency as Moscow, Kyiv blame each other
A major dam in southern Ukraine has collapsed, flooding villages, endangering crops in the country’s breadbasket and threatening drinking water supplies.
Climate activists spray-paint private plane in Germany
Local news outlets reported that Germany’s Left Party chairman Martin Schirdewan called for a ban on private jets flying to Sylt.
Housing analyst explains pause on Arizona water supply certificates
In a news conference on Thursday, Hobbs said the pause on water supply certificates does not impact the 80,000 unbuilt homes that have already been approved.
New Arizona development projects paused due to dwindling water supply
Gov. Katie Hobbs is putting a pause on new development projects because of a dwindling water supply in our state. But will it impact construction that's already underway? FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has the details.
Smoke from mulch fire causing hazy conditions, reward offered in teen's murder: tonight's top stories
Here's a look at some of the top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for June 1.
Train carrying hazardous materials derails in northern Minnesota
State crews are responding to a derailment of a train carrying hazardous materials Wednesday night in far northwestern Minnesota, just south of the Canadian border.
Hundreds of Amazon workers protest company's climate impact, return-to-office mandate
Telling executives to “strive harder,” hundreds of corporate Amazon workers protested what they decried as the company's lack of progress on climate goals and an inequitable return-to-office mandate during a lunchtime demonstration at its Seattle headquarters Wednesday.
Why did Venice's Grand Canal turn green? Italian officials now have answer
Footage released by the Vigili del Fuoco, Italy’s national firefighters, showed a patch of Venice's famed Grand Canal turning a fluorescent green Sunday morning in the Rialto area.