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Where There’s Fire, There’s Smoke
Many Westerners dismiss the smoke from wildfires as a nuisance. But researchers know smoke is dangerous for everybody, and the long-term health effects are unknown.
The smoke from California wildfires can have serious health consequences even for people who don’t consider themselves at risk. Living on Earth’s Ingrid Lobet spoke with two medical experts and has our report.