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How Wildfire Smoke Threatens Health

Smoke particles can bypass respiratory defenses, causing health problems.
Health effects from smoke include cellular damage and serious conditions like heart disease and dementia.
Determining exposure and risk levels for smoke is complex.

Opinion | One of the World's Biggest Health Risks Is a Philanthropic Blind Spot

New York City's air quality crisis on June 7 revealed the severe impact of pollution globally, with 8.1 million air pollution-related deaths in 2021.

Some Trees Hold Their Breath' During Wildfires

Plants respond to wildfire smoke by 'holding their breath', closing leaf pores to protect themselves.

How Researchers Measure Wildfire Smoke Exposure Doesn't Capture Long-Term Health Effects and Hides Racial Disparities | KQED

Wildfire smoke poses long-term health risks, necessitating new metrics to measure exposure accurately.

Wildfire smoke increases dementia risk more than other air pollution, study says

Wildfire smoke linked to increased dementia risk due to fine particulate matter, especially in lower-income populations.

The 8 most toxic cities in America revealed

The worst air pollution in the U.S. is concentrated on the West Coast, not in major cities like New York.

How Wildfire Smoke Threatens Health

Smoke particles can bypass respiratory defenses, causing health problems.
Health effects from smoke include cellular damage and serious conditions like heart disease and dementia.
Determining exposure and risk levels for smoke is complex.

Opinion | One of the World's Biggest Health Risks Is a Philanthropic Blind Spot

New York City's air quality crisis on June 7 revealed the severe impact of pollution globally, with 8.1 million air pollution-related deaths in 2021.

Some Trees Hold Their Breath' During Wildfires

Plants respond to wildfire smoke by 'holding their breath', closing leaf pores to protect themselves.

How Researchers Measure Wildfire Smoke Exposure Doesn't Capture Long-Term Health Effects and Hides Racial Disparities | KQED

Wildfire smoke poses long-term health risks, necessitating new metrics to measure exposure accurately.

Wildfire smoke increases dementia risk more than other air pollution, study says

Wildfire smoke linked to increased dementia risk due to fine particulate matter, especially in lower-income populations.

The 8 most toxic cities in America revealed

The worst air pollution in the U.S. is concentrated on the West Coast, not in major cities like New York.
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#air-pollution

Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain than other air pollution, study says

Wildfire smoke may pose a greater risk to brain health compared to other types of air pollution, potentially increasing the likelihood of dementia.

Wildfire Smoke Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia

Wildfire smoke significantly increases dementia risk, indicating a major public health concern.

Wildfire smoke increases dementia risk more than other forms of air pollution, landmark study finds

Exposure to wildfire smoke increases dementia odds more than other air pollution forms.

Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain than other air pollution, study says

Wildfire smoke may pose a higher risk for dementia compared to other types of air pollution, impacting brain health significantly.

Wildfire smoke may increase the risk of dementia, study finds

Wildfire smoke may have worse impact on brain health than other pollution, potentially increasing dementia risk.

Fire brain': how wildfire smoke affects our mental health

Wildfire smoke's impact on mental and physical health is significant, affecting brain health and cognitive function.

Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain than other air pollution, study says

Wildfire smoke may pose a greater risk to brain health compared to other types of air pollution, potentially increasing the likelihood of dementia.

Wildfire Smoke Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia

Wildfire smoke significantly increases dementia risk, indicating a major public health concern.

Wildfire smoke increases dementia risk more than other forms of air pollution, landmark study finds

Exposure to wildfire smoke increases dementia odds more than other air pollution forms.

Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain than other air pollution, study says

Wildfire smoke may pose a higher risk for dementia compared to other types of air pollution, impacting brain health significantly.

Wildfire smoke may increase the risk of dementia, study finds

Wildfire smoke may have worse impact on brain health than other pollution, potentially increasing dementia risk.

Fire brain': how wildfire smoke affects our mental health

Wildfire smoke's impact on mental and physical health is significant, affecting brain health and cognitive function.
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#california

50,000 Californians died prematurely due to wildfire smoke in past decade

More than 50,000 people have died prematurely in California over a decade due to exposure to toxic particles in wildfire smoke.

California's Wealthy Wine Industry Routinely Endangers Health of Its Workers

Farmworkers in California's North Bay vineyards face significant health risks due to wildfire smoke during the grape harvest, compounding existing health issues.

50,000 Californians died prematurely due to wildfire smoke in past decade

More than 50,000 people have died prematurely in California over a decade due to exposure to toxic particles in wildfire smoke.

California's Wealthy Wine Industry Routinely Endangers Health of Its Workers

Farmworkers in California's North Bay vineyards face significant health risks due to wildfire smoke during the grape harvest, compounding existing health issues.
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Wildfire smoke makes some trees hold their breath, researchers find

Plants react to wildfire smoke by closing pores to protect themselves.

Wildfire smoke linked to heightened risk of dementia diagnosis, new California research finds

Wildfire smoke linked to heightened risk of dementia diagnosis.

Health of California's best-known lakes may have been hurt by back-to-back years of wildfire smoke

Wildfire smoke adversely affects California's freshwater ecosystems, altering lakes' health by impacting light, temperature, and oxygen.

Minnesota and Wisconsin See Air Quality Warnings From Canadian Wildfires

Residents in northern Central US affected by wildfire smoke from Canada, leading to air quality alerts and health warnings.
#extreme-heat

Heat and Wildfire Smoke Are Even More Harmful When Combined, a Study Says

Extreme heat and wildfire smoke simultaneously can lead to increased hospitalizations for heart and lung ailments in California.
The compound effect of these climate threats is greater in communities with lower income, education, health insurance coverage, and tree cover.

Extreme heat, wildfire smoke harm low-income and nonwhite communities the most, study finds

Extreme heat and wildfire smoke have a combined impact on cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
Low-income communities and racially marginalized residents are disproportionately affected by the combined harm of extreme heat and wildfire smoke.

As climate hazards converge, more Californians are living in harm's way

Exposure to both wildfire smoke and extreme heat simultaneously can lead to increased hospitalizations for heart and respiratory problems in California.
The most vulnerable communities, with lower incomes, denser housing, and less access to health insurance, are disproportionately affected by the combined hazards.

Heat and Wildfire Smoke Are Even More Harmful When Combined, a Study Says

Extreme heat and wildfire smoke simultaneously can lead to increased hospitalizations for heart and lung ailments in California.
The compound effect of these climate threats is greater in communities with lower income, education, health insurance coverage, and tree cover.

Extreme heat, wildfire smoke harm low-income and nonwhite communities the most, study finds

Extreme heat and wildfire smoke have a combined impact on cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
Low-income communities and racially marginalized residents are disproportionately affected by the combined harm of extreme heat and wildfire smoke.

As climate hazards converge, more Californians are living in harm's way

Exposure to both wildfire smoke and extreme heat simultaneously can lead to increased hospitalizations for heart and respiratory problems in California.
The most vulnerable communities, with lower incomes, denser housing, and less access to health insurance, are disproportionately affected by the combined hazards.
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#climate-change

Why Aren't Heat and Wildfire Smoke Called Disasters? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Heat-related injuries and deaths, including burns, are increasing due to climate change. FEMA does not consider extreme heat and wildfire smoke as response-worthy disasters.

What happens to birds when it's smoky outside? - High Country News

Volunteers spend 10 minutes per week observing birds to help scientists like Olivia Sanderfoot understand avian responses to wildfire smoke.

Why Aren't Heat and Wildfire Smoke Called Disasters? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Heat-related injuries and deaths, including burns, are increasing due to climate change. FEMA does not consider extreme heat and wildfire smoke as response-worthy disasters.

What happens to birds when it's smoky outside? - High Country News

Volunteers spend 10 minutes per week observing birds to help scientists like Olivia Sanderfoot understand avian responses to wildfire smoke.
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Orange Smoke Haze Could Be On Its Way to the Bay Area; Also, Inland Areas to Get More Extreme Heat This Week

Wildfire smoke could affect San Francisco skies as a new heatwave hits, with Heat Advisory and Excessive Heat Warning in place.
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