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Environment
fromWIRED
5 days ago

The LA Fires Spewed Out Toxic Nanoparticles. He Made It His Mission to Trace Them

Nuclear x-ray analysis reveals wildfire smoke from urban conflagrations contains highly toxic nanoparticles from burned manmade materials, posing severe public health risks.
#mortality
fromTruthout
1 week ago

New Study Estimates Wildfire Smoke Will Soon Kill 71,000 Americans Each Year

The threat is so great, in fact, that any official tally of people killed in a fire most likely is wildly low, given that it counts obvious victims, not those who later died after inhaling its far-flung haze. Los Angeles' catastrophic blazes in January, for instance, killed 30 people according to authorities, but more like 440 according to scientists, who determined excess deaths at the time were likely due to smoke.
Environment
#climate-change
fromKqed
1 week ago
Public health

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

fromKqed
1 week ago
Public health

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

#public-health
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago
US news

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

Wildfire smoke already causes about 40,000 U.S. deaths annually and is projected to increase substantially as climate change intensifies fires, requiring adaptation.
fromHealthbeat
3 months ago
NYC parents

Here's what's happening in New York public health this week

Health risks from wildfire smoke in New York are heightened for vulnerable populations.
A new Covid variant detected in NYC does not pose an increased threat compared to previous strains.
NYC parents
fromHealthbeat
3 months ago

Here's what's happening in New York public health this week

Health risks from wildfire smoke in New York are heightened for vulnerable populations.
A new Covid variant detected in NYC does not pose an increased threat compared to previous strains.
Public health
fromwww.nature.com
2 weeks ago

Wildfire smoke exposure and mortality burden in the US under climate change

Climate-driven wildfire smoke PM2.5 could cause about 71,420 excess US deaths per year by 2050 and 1.9 million cumulative deaths by 2026–2055.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Wildfire smoke will kill nearly 1.4m each year by end of century if emissions not curbed study

Wildfire smoke deaths will rise dramatically worldwide as warming intensifies, potentially causing up to 1.4 million annual deaths by century's end unless emissions are cut.
Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

When is your home safe after wildfire smoke? California researchers have some answers

Wildfire smoke deposited toxic pollutants like lead, arsenic and benzene into homes and yards, prompting remediation amid limited standards and uncertain health risks.
Public health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Smoke from Napa County wildfire spurs air quality advisory

Wildfire smoke from the Pickett Fire will degrade air quality across several Bay Area counties; residents should minimize exposure and follow evacuation and safety guidance.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ontario labour federation urges more worker protections as air quality concerns grow | CBC News

"The Ontario Federation of Labour is advocating for more robust worker protections due to growing health concerns over poor air quality caused by increasing wildfire smoke. This initiative focuses on establishing comprehensive regulations for extreme heat and air quality, akin to those already in place for cold weather. "},{
Public health
#air-quality
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Smoky conditions continue to cover the GTA, but relief is expected in the days ahead | CBC News

Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Air quality statement continues for GTA as wildfire smoke drifts into region | CBC News

Toronto is ranked third among the world's most polluted cities due to wildfire smoke.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Air quality notices issued for provinces across Canada over Prairie wildfire smoke | CBC News

Wildfire smoke has caused air quality warnings across Canada due to reduced visibility and high pollution levels. Alerts expected to persist into Sunday.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Smoky conditions continue to cover the GTA, but relief is expected in the days ahead | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

Air quality notices issued for provinces across Canada over Prairie wildfire smoke | CBC News

fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Overlooked climate-change danger: wildfire smoke - Harvard Gazette

"For a long time, smoke was not considered very important. People thought of climate change as temperature and sea level rise, and that was it."
Public health
#air-quality-alerts
Canada news
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Millions of Americans told to shut windows TODAY due to air emergency

Wildfire smoke from Canada prompts air quality alerts across several US states, urging residents to close windows and limit outdoor activities.
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
3 months ago

When Wildfire Smoke Arrived from Canada, Federal Safety Experts Were Gone

The workforce purge under President Trump raises concerns about the finalization of a critical report on wildfire smoke, threatening worker health protection for millions.
Public health
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