Wildfires Increase Toxic Chromium In Soil, Study Says | Weather.com

Wildfires Increase Toxic Chromium In Soil, Study Says | Weather.com

March 22, 2025

Updated: March 22, 2025, 12:24 am EDTPublished: March 22, 2025, 12:24 am EDT

Wildfires can transform metals in the soil into toxic carcinogens, according to a new study. Stanford University researchers explain just how impactful this effect can be.

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