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Wildfires Can Undo Years Of Air Progress - Videos from The Weather Channel
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Wildfires Can Undo Years Of Air Progress

December 12, 2024

Wildfires emit a type of harmful pollution called particulate matter or PM2.5 that can get into your lungs or bloodstream, resulting in a number of health problems. Researchers show that, since at least 2011, many people have been exposed to this type of pollution more frequently as wildfires become more frequent. Between 2016 and 2022, wildfire smoke pollution wore away at about 25% of previous particulate matter cleanup progress made over decades. For more information, visit nature.com

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