NYC: The City That Never Sleeps... or Breathes Clearly
So, you woke up one morning and thought, “Hey, why is the sky the color of a Cheetos puff?” Welcome to the club. In case you missed the memo, New York City briefly transformed into Mordor thanks to some particularly angry Canadian wildfires.
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| Why Is The Sky Orange In Nyc |
The Sky is Falling (Kind Of)
Let’s break this down. Normally, the sky is blue because of a little science thing called Rayleigh scattering. Basically, the Earth’s atmosphere is full of tiny particles that scatter blue light more than other colors. But when there’s a bunch of smoke hanging around, these particles get all buddy-buddy with the smoke particles and together they decide to scatter the red and orange light instead. Hence, orange sky. It's like a massive, unplanned light show put on by nature.
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But seriously, folks, this isn’t something to laugh about. While the orange sky was undeniably a spectacle, the air quality was terrible. It was like living in a giant ashtray. So, if you're planning your next apocalypse-themed photoshoot, maybe hold off until the air clears.
What to Do When the Sky is Orange
- Don't Panic: Easier said than done, but try to stay calm. It's not aliens, or a nuclear winter (probably).
- Check the Air Quality Index: If it's high, stay indoors and keep your windows closed.
- Wear a Mask: If you must go outside, wear a high-quality mask to protect your lungs.
- Embrace the Apocalypse Aesthetic: Hey, at least your Instagram pics will look lit.
How to Survive an Orange Sky
- How to protect your lungs during poor air quality? Stay indoors, use air purifiers, and wear a high-quality mask when going outside.
- How to check the air quality index? Use a reliable air quality app or website.
- How to prepare for poor air quality emergencies? Have an emergency kit ready with essentials like masks, air purifiers, and medications.
- How to reduce your contribution to air pollution? Opt for public transportation, carpool, or bike whenever possible.
- How to support wildfire relief efforts? Donate to organizations working to combat wildfires and support affected communities.
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