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

Bad air is a top health risk. Here’s how to protect

As the world grapples with the escalating impacts of climate change, the threat of poor air quality, particularly from wildfires, has become a pressing health concern. The thick smoke from California ... 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

California senators demand PPE, greater smoke protections for wildland firefighters

A new bill sponsored by Sens. Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla would explore landmark respiratory protections to shield wildland firefighters from dangerous wildfire smoke. 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

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

Wildfire Smoke Linked to Reduced Sperm Quality

Wildfire exposure was tied to reduced sperm quality in a new study. After wildfire exposure, men had less sperm overall and also less sperm that moved well enough to reach an egg for fertilization. It ... Read More

New UCLA data shows wildfires hurt our health and our wallets

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Study: UW researchers link wildfire smoke exposure to decline in sperm quality

SEATTLE — A new study from researchers at the University of Washington Medicine suggests that wildfire smoke exposure may reduce key measures of sperm quality in patients undergoing fertility ... Read More

America's blame game over Canada's wildfire smoke misses the point, experts say

As deadly wildfires raged in the Canadian province of Manitoba this summer, Republican lawmakers in nearby US states penned letters asking that Canada be held accountable for the smoke drifting south. Read More

Climate Change Causing More Deaths From Heat, Wildfire Smoke

High angle aerial drone shot of small city in Canada slowly fading from sight due to heavy smoke from nearby forest fires in lower interior BC Canada. Traffic and pedestrians seen below. Deaths ... Read More