But for people most at risk, the effects of wildfire smoke could last longer—for instance, smoke exposure could trigger ... Experts Say “Because of climate change, and the fact that we ...

Consistent with prior research, wildfire smoke exposure was most strongly associated with emergency department visits for respiratory issues, but not cardiovascular-related complications. These ...

Climate change exacerbates wildfire frequency and intensity, increasing smoke exposure. Wealthier areas tend to take more protective actions during smoke events, highlighting the need for ...

but the researchers found that long-term exposure to wildfire smoke specifically “was associated with dementia diagnoses.” They added that as climate change worsens, “interventions focused ...

A new study, led by researchers at the University of Washington, has linked exposure ... themselves from wildfire smoke and other fine particulates, especially as climate change exacerbates ...

As climate change ... Wildfires have significant ecological and socioeconomic impacts, including greenhouse gas emissions, loss of life and property, water degradation, and prolonged smoke exposure.

Exposure to wildfire smoke is a growing health problem across the country, as human-caused climate change increases the risk and intensity of wildfires and the smoke that can drift thousands of ...

Major wildfires leave a trail of destruction in their wake, putting people's lives at risk and forcing them to quickly evacuate their homes and businesses. Climate change is a major factor ...

In the last decades, wildfires have become an increasingly prevalent phenomenon worldwide, fueled by climate change ... ways wildfire smoke harms the body and brain. Exposure to PM2.5 and other ...