NYC's Air Quality Crisis: Failures and Consequences.

The recent smoke-filled day in New York City highlighted the need for better emergency planning for wildfire smoke, which is becoming increasingly common due to climate change. While West Coast cities have developed specific plans and actions to take during prolonged smoke events, cities on the East Coast are still catching up. Additionally, there are currently no laws in New York state to govern workers' exposures specifically to wildfire smoke. The Clean Air Act and other legislation have made marked improvements in overall air quality, but wildfire smoke is reversing that progress in parts of the country.