California Wildfires

Living on Earth
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The California fires have cast a pall over much of the region. The smoke contains tiny particles that aggravate and sometimes cause breathing problems. Living On Earth’s Ingrid Lobet looks at just how much particulate the fires have propelled into the air.

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