12-04-2023
Twenty years of air quality improvement erased by wildfiresThe devastating wildfires in the United States and Canada have left a significant impact on air quality and public health. Recent studies highlight the alarming effects of these fires, particularly in the context of efforts to combat air pollution. Toll of wildfires on air and health A comprehensive study spanning two decades (2000-2020) has revealed a concerning increase in air pollution in the western U.S., primarily due to the growing intensity and frequency of wildfires. This trend has resulted in an estimated 670 additional premature deaths annually...
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