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How wildfires in the American West hurt the entire country
As smoke travels, it can cause illness and economic hardship thousands of miles away.
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Wildfire smoke’s health impacts have only just begun
A growing body of evidence shows smoke sickens and can even kill. Is the government doing enough to protect residents?
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Mental health support can't keep up with wildfires or hurricanes
As climate change drives more and more disasters, mental health support is in greater need than ever. America is not ready.
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How British Columbia protects its people from wildfire smoke
Partly because of its devastating fires, the province is leading our understanding of smoke’s impact on human health.
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Indigenous fire practices once shaped the Northwest — and they might again
For centuries, settlers suppressed the Native burning and wildfires that enriched and protected Western ecosystems. Four experts explain why we need it back.