Canadian Wildfire Smoke Reaches Europe, Prompting Concerns Over Air Quality

The wildfires in Canada have generated "record levels of emissions" that have now sent a smoke plume across the Atlantic to Europe, according to a report by Copernicus. The fires have intensified throughout June, emitting a significant amount of carbon emissions. The smoke from the Canadian wildfires has caused poor air quality in the northeastern U.S. and has now reached Europe. The fires in Quebec and Ontario have led to a strong episode of long-range smoke transport crossing the North Atlantic. While the smoke is not expected to have a significant impact on surface air quality in Europe, it reflects the intensity of the fires.