As wildfires rage across North America, new study says smoke is 14 times more lethal than earlier estimates
Published on: Aug. 18, 2025, 3:13 a.m. | Source: Economic Times
A recent study reveals the deadly impact of wildfire smoke, linking short-term exposure to significantly more deaths than previously estimated. Researchers found that wildfire-generated fine particulate matter is far more harmful than traffic-related pollutants, increasing the risk of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. As climate change intensifies wildfires, understanding and tracking this threat becomes crucial for global health.
