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

14 Reasons Wildfire Smoke Is America’s Next Public Health Crisis, Scientists Warn

Wildfire smoke is a complex mix of gases and fine particles, with PM2.5 being the most concerning for your health. These particles penetrate deep into your respiratory system, exacerbating conditions ... Read More

Researchers uncover wildfire smoke's impact on respiratory health

Breathing wildfire smoke, even briefly, can change the bacteria and immune cells in your lungs, which may contribute to adverse health effects. 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

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

Post-wildfires, toxic smoke a lasting health concern in CA

By Amy McDermott for the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the Pulitzer Center-Public News Service ... Read More

Wildfire smoke is killing Americans. A new study quantifies how much

Wildfire has long been a part of life for many Americans. But recently, as wildfires have become larger, more destructive and longer-lasting, a new risk has come into focus for millions across the ... Read More

As policies start to shift, researchers and wildland firefighters chart a path forward on fireline health

Every summer, thousands of wildland firefighters endure months of heavy exposure to smoke and other toxins without respiratory protection. As a troubling picture of the health implications emerges, ... Read More

‘Millions of Avoidable Deaths’: Climate Change Health Harms Reach Unprecedented Levels

Heat waves, extreme drought and deadly wildfire smoke are just some of the climate-related health hazards that have reached record levels of harm, according to the latest report from a global ... Read More

Wildfire smoke found to reduce sperm quality in new study

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Wildfire season may be over, but new research indicates a hidden toll still lingers among many. Researchers at the University of Washington found that wildfire smoke exposure ... Read More

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

A CalFire firefighter tries to keep the Lake fire from jumping Highway 138 above the lake on June 28 in Silverwood Lake. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) In one of the most comprehensive pictures ... 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