As extreme weather events become more frequent, air pollution from wildfires is also surging. A recent study shows that the amount of fine particulate matter in the air increased by 37% on days when there were wildfires. These particles can have harmful effects on human health, leading to respiratory problems and other illnesses. With climate change causing more intense and longer-lasting wildfires, the release of pollutants into the atmosphere is likely to worsen. Efforts to combat air pollution must take into account this growing threat from wildfires and the need for resilience in the face of climate change..
Exposure to dangerous pollution caused by wildfires is on the rise and likely to continue, according to a study published just as a surge of hot, dry weather stokes the risk of flare ups globally.
Fire-related air pollution can lead to health problems ranging from heart and lung damage to death, the researchers said. They found the number of people exposed to substantial pollution from it for at least one day a year increased almost 7% to more than 2 billion from 2010 to 2019. Most people have an average of almost 10 days of exposure every year, the study published in the journal Nature found.
A study has revealed that exposure to dangerous pollution caused by wildfires is increasing and expected to continue due to the surge in hot and dry weather. The researchers warned that fire-related air pollution can result in serious health issues such as heart and lung damage, and even death. Between 2010 and 2019, the number of individuals exposed to significant pollution for at least one day per year rose by almost 7% to over 2 billion. On average, people experience nearly 10 days of exposure to this pollution each year, according to the study published in Nature.
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