Environmental writer and historian Amy Brady chats with Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee about her book Ice: From Mixed Drinks To Skating Rinks–a Cool History of a Hot Commodity.

Caitlin Malcuit also discusses the Canadian wildfires causing air quality issues throughout Canada and the United States. She also gives some helpful tips on how to protect yourself from air pollution and wildfire smoke.

Other resources to check out:

• Adam Johnson's post in The Column.
• Air Quality Life Index

Also support Malcuit's band Cat TV at Malden Porchfest on Saturday, June 10 at 2 p.m.

To learn more about Amy Brady, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also check out her work with Orion magazine.

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