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Montreal has poorest air quality in the world today (montreal.ctvnews.ca)

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As far as big cities go, Montreal has the worst air quality in the world on Sunday, according to a website that tracks air quality indexes (AQIs) across the globe. The smog is a product of wildfires in northern Quebec, 80 of which are currently burning.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I mean. What a shitty headline. Like my room had the worst air quality on the block when I pulled out the bong. Alert the press.

(but also thank you OP for posting something we can discuss 😅)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Hey, we don't have to be knowledgeable to discuss, just if it interests you.😃

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Isn't this just code for "nearby wildfire" at this point?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Sounds bad! New Zealand has been sending firefighters up to Canada.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

This was the case in Ontario a week or two ago, does that mean it's travelling?

[–] Sami 1 points 1 year ago

Walked outside for a good bit today and I feel like I've smoked a pack of cigarettes