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

New research provides some of the most extensive modeling of the growing health toll of wildfire smoke on public health in the U.S. Read More

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

A new study shows wildfire smoke is now responsible for more than 41,000 deaths in the United States every year. And by 2050? Researchers warn that smoke could become the deadliest climate-driven ... Read More

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

More intense future wildfires, fueled by further climate change, could lead to 70,000 deaths from smoke exposure a year, according to a new study. Read More

Wildfire smoke could cause over 70,000 excess deaths per year by 2050s, study finds

Stanford scientists project that climate warming could cause wildfire smoke deaths to surge in the coming decades. Read More

How wildfire smoke impacts health

During wildfire season, every fire comes with the direct risk of what it burns. But there is a secondary risk that comes with all wildfires: The impact of smoke haze on human health. Smoky ... Read More

As wildfires in North America become more frequent, smoke puts Hoosiers' health at risk

People in the U.S. are breathing in four times as much wildfire smoke on average than what they did in the past 14 years. That's according to the independent research and reporting collaboration ... Read More

Wildfire Smoke Could Kill Over 5,000 Californians a Year By 2050, Study Shows

New research from Stanford University estimates an increase to as many as 70,000 annual deaths across the U.S. from wildfire smoke as climate change drives up fire activity. Read More

Wildfire Smoke Poised to Be Top Climate Health Threat

A new study forecasts that wildfire smoke will become the leading climate-related health hazard in the United States, eclipsing risks like extreme heat by midcentury. The analysis estimates that smoke ... Read More

Smoke From Wildfires Caused by Climate Change Will Fuel Many More Premature Deaths in the U.S., a New Study Warns

This would represent some of the country’s most costly consequences of a warming climate by mid-century, researchers say. Read More

A pollution paradox: Wildfires in the western United States may improve air quality

Climate change is driving more frequent and more intense wildfires around the world, including in the United States. These huge blazes cause a range of problems that affect health, the environment, ... Read More

Wildfire smoke may be fueling mental health struggles, study finds

A new study found that exposure to wildfire smoke was linked to increased use of mental health medications. The research focused on Medicare recipients and tracked prescriptions for conditions like ... Read More

How much do we understand about the health effects of wildfire smoke?

This week, the Northwest Territories’ chief public health officer warned that wildfires are causing “very high-risk” drops in air quality for some residents. The smoke is disrupting routines and ... Read More