The Meter Pro from SwitchBot is so easy to use, and will keep me updated on firework smoke, air hazards and more.

Humidifiers actually increase the humidity in your home which is probably not what you’re looking for right now if you’re in the UK, as we’re experiencing a rare heatwave.

A portable bedroom humidifier can ease dry air, allergies and cold symptoms. Use these tips to find the best spot for it. Managing Editor Alison DeNisco Rayome joined CNET in 2019, and is a member ...

And weather patterns acted in a complex dance to redirect that smoke to the United States. "Not at the same time, but one weather pattern would be succeeded by another weather pattern that were ...

Last July, with wildfire season only half over, Edmonton had recorded its fourth-worst year for smoke, with 119 “smoke hours.” The city set a record in 2023 with 299 smoke hours, breaking the ...

As Canada’s wildfire smoke creeps down into the U.S., it’s also transforming. Chemical reactions between gases and sunlight create ozone, which further exacerbates lung conditions like asthma.

Wildfire smoke worsens air quality Wildfire smoke has been fouling U.S. air quality for several days, starting in states bordering Canada, including the Dakotas, Minnesota and other Midwestern states.

But overall, the smoke was becoming less intense in the U.S. These maps show the smoke forecast for Friday and Saturday. The Canadian wildfire smoke forecast for Friday, June 6, 2025, at 9 a.m. ET ...

San Francisco city view through the haze of smoke during sunset as seen from Treasure Island on Sept. 20, 2023, as smoke from Northern California and Oregon wildfires continues to burden the Bay Area.

Humidifiers add moisture to the air. They can help people with dry skin, allergies, and respiratory problems. They may also help prevent influenza and reduce snoring, among other benefits. Dry air ...

Parts of Canada are seeing some of their most unhealthy air yet, and the smoke is likely to move over the United States again this weekend. By Amy Graff Amy Graff is a reporter on The Times’s ...

Maps: See how Canadian wildfire smoke is impacting Mass., New England By Ken Mahan Globe Staff,Updated June 4, 2025, 11:52 a.m.