Health News Wildfire Smoke Is A ‘public Health Threat’ That Can Have Lasting Impacts, Experts Say

Scientists predict wildfire smoke will be the most costly climate-related health hazard

Wildfire smoke is responsible for tens of thousands of deaths each year and will do more harm to U.S. residents by midcentury than any other threat driven by climate change, including extreme heat. Read More

Wildfire smoke now offsets decades of cleaner air progress

New research shows climate change is now a major driver of wildfire smoke, affecting air quality and health across the western United States. Read More

Could wildfire smoke become America’s leading climate health threat by 2050?

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Wildfire smoke may have killed more than 41,000 Americans annually from 2011-2020 The study suggests deaths from ... Read More

Study: Wildfire smoke kills 41K people in U.S. per year

Every summer, hazy skies and the smell of burning wood remind Americans that wildfires affect far more than just the communities where they ignite. Their smoke drifts for hundreds, even thousands of ... Read More

Canadian wildfire smoke made asthma worse for Vermont kids, says UVM

Asthma symptoms worsened in children in Vermont and upstate New York exposed to smoke from Canadian wildfires, according to a recent study by UVM. Read More

Wildfire Smoke Now Kills 41,000 Americans a Year, Study Finds

Experts say smoke may be more toxic than other forms of air pollution FRIDAY, Sept. 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Every summer, hazy skies and the smell of burning wood remind Americans that wildfires ... Read More

Wildfire smoke is an insidious and growing public health threat

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Wildfire smoke leads to more premature deaths in a warming world, according to new research. Wildfire smoke leads ... Read More

Smoke inhalation from wildfires linked to premature births

Wildfire smoke may do more than harm the lungs. New research shows it could also raise the risk of premature birth. A large study from the University of Washington found that pregnant people exposed ... Read More

Canadian wildfire smoke worsened pediatric asthma in US Northeast, study shows

New research from the University of Vermont reveals exposure to smoke from Canadian wildfires in the summer of 2023 led to worsening asthma symptoms in children in Vermont and upstate New York. Read More

Wildfire smoke associated with reproductive, maternal health issues

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In one study, wildfire smoke exposure reduced sperm concentration and total sperm count in men. Another study ... Read More

Could wildfire smoke become America's leading climate health threat by 2050?

In one of the most comprehensive pictures yet of the growing health risks associated with wildfire smoke, new research suggests ash and soot from burning wildlands has caused more than 41,000 excess ... Read More