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Forest Fires, Droughts, Supply-Chain Issues Could Cause Christmas Tree Shortages Forest Fires, Droughts, Supply-Chain Issues Could Cause Christmas Tree Shortages
Forest Fires, Droughts, Supply-Chain Issues Could Cause Christmas Tree Shortages Supply-chain issues, along with fires and droughts that have impacted the country over the past year, may also take a toll on the Christmas tree industry in the United States. The Christmas tree industry in the US may experience a shortage this year, both of artificial and live trees, the American Christmas Tree Association first announced in September. The association said a combination of "unprecedented weather events in the Pacific Northwest," such as fires heat waves and droughts, have impacted the number of Christmas trees grown. Additionally, supply chain issues linked to the COVID-1…

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by Nicole Valinote
Weather
Hazy Skies Caused By Wildfires Clear Up in Northeast Hazy Skies Caused By Wildfires Clear Up in Northeast
Hazy Skies Caused By Wildfires Clear Up in Northeast After smoke from wildfires caused days of hazy skies and poor air quality in the Northeast, a cold front has brought some relief.  AccuWeather meteorologists reported that smoke from wildfires in Canada and the Pacific Northwest traveled 1,000 miles in the past week, causing air quality advisories in the region, including New York City and Philadelphia.  "Due to the fact that smoke particles are small and light, they can be transported hundreds if not a few thousand miles away from their source," AccuWeather Meteorologist Alex DaSilva said. A cold front that traveled southward fr…

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by Nicole Valinote