Smoke from wildfires in Canada has been degrading air quality over Vermont again this year.

It’s the sort of event Vermont could see more of as the climate changes due to humans burning fossil fuels. Climate change is already making wildfires more frequent and more severe , and lengthening the season in which they occur.

Vermont Public has assembled this guide from trustworthy sources and expert interviews to help you understand what’s happening and stay safe on hazy days.

If you have more questions, send us a message . This guide may be updated as more information becomes available.

Where can Vermonters find the latest air quality information?

April McCullum / Vermont Public

The Environmental Protection Agency’s AirNow website is a helpful resource, featuring a map of

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