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From flight delays to wearing masks, those on NSW’s east coast and southern Queensland have endured weeks of haze and hazardous air qualityFrom flight delays to wearing masks, those on NSW’s east coast and southern Queensland have endured weeks of haze and hazardous air quality
Weeks of large-scale bushfires on the east coast of New South Wales and southern Queensland have caused air quality to drop to hazardous levels.Weeks of large-scale bushfires on the east coast of New South Wales and southern Queensland have caused air quality to drop to hazardous levels.
In NSW alone, two million hectares of land have been burnt since July in more than 7,000 fires. Six people have died and 673 homes have been destroyed in what authorities have called the “most challenging bushfire season ever”.In NSW alone, two million hectares of land have been burnt since July in more than 7,000 fires. Six people have died and 673 homes have been destroyed in what authorities have called the “most challenging bushfire season ever”.
In Sydney, a temperature inversion over the city has trapped smoke in the city basin and with fires burning in all directions, wind changes have not cleared the haze. Other parts of the state have endured weeks more of poor air quality.In Sydney, a temperature inversion over the city has trapped smoke in the city basin and with fires burning in all directions, wind changes have not cleared the haze. Other parts of the state have endured weeks more of poor air quality.
Children, the elderly and those with heart and lung conditions are most at risk. Health authorities have advised people to reduce outdoor activities and seek medical advice if they experience difficulties. Schools have cancelled sporting activities, flights have been delayed and many people have begun to wear masks to cope with the smoke.Children, the elderly and those with heart and lung conditions are most at risk. Health authorities have advised people to reduce outdoor activities and seek medical advice if they experience difficulties. Schools have cancelled sporting activities, flights have been delayed and many people have begun to wear masks to cope with the smoke.
With hot and dry conditions set to continue over the summer, we want to know your experiences of living amid an unprecedented environmental crisis. How are you coping? How have your family and friends been affected by the air quality?With hot and dry conditions set to continue over the summer, we want to know your experiences of living amid an unprecedented environmental crisis. How are you coping? How have your family and friends been affected by the air quality?
Tell us your thoughts in the comments below, email australia@theguardian.com or leave a phone message for our Full Story podcast team on (02) 8076 8550.Tell us your thoughts in the comments below, email australia@theguardian.com or leave a phone message for our Full Story podcast team on (02) 8076 8550.