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Summer wildfire and winter air pollution and particulates linked to different risks of heart attack and severe chest pain, new study finds

Short-term increases in air pollution can cause problems for a lot of people, but especially to those with diagnosed or undiagnosed heart disease. But it’s not just a potential issue for pollution coming from cars and industrial processes. New research … Continue reading

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Air pollution from fires hits world’s poorest hardest: study

People in poorer countries are disproportionately suffering from air pollution spewed from the increasing scourge of fires in forests and fields around the world, according to new research published Wednesday. Landscape fires include blazes in forests, shrub, grass, pastures and … Continue reading

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Air pollution greatest global threat to human health, says benchmark study

Air pollution is more dangerous to the health of the average person on planet Earth than smoking or alcohol, with the threat worsening in its global epicenter South Asia even as China fast improves, a study showed Tuesday. Yet the … Continue reading

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As wildfires multiply, a new era of air pollution

From Quebec to British Columbia to Hawaii, North America is facing an extraordinary wildfire season — and regions both near and far have found themselves increasingly blighted by smoke exposure. Here’s what you should know about air pollution from these … Continue reading

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Wildfires and farming activities may be top sources of air pollution linked to increased risk, cases of dementia

Wildfires and farming may pose threats to cognitive health, according to new research from the University of Michigan. Increasingly, evidence shows exposure to air pollution makes the brain susceptible to dementia. And now the findings of Boya Zhang and Sara Adar, … Continue reading

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How Bad Is Wildfire Smoke for Your Health?

A Yale medical expert discusses how poor air quality affects adults and children. Overview It hasn’t been that long since the threat of COVID-19 drove people outdoors to avoid infection. Recently, people living in the Northeast were encouraged to do the opposite … Continue reading

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WILDFIRE PROTECTION: GET STREETSMART™

The Respro® StreetSmart™ Mask is valveless and FFP3 certified.FFP3 is the highest European professional standard for a face mask and on par with the American standard N99. It has a uniquely developed seal on the inside to ensure that the wearer has an … Continue reading

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WILDFIRE SMOKE ADVISORIES AND FORECASTS 🔥

Information on smoke from Wildfires and Forest Fires, Smoke Advisories & Forecasts Global Forest Watch fires.globalforestwatch.orgMap: globalforestwatch.org/map NASA Earth Observatory earthobservatory.nasa.gov/topic/natural-event Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre ciffc.ca FireSmoke Canada firesmoke.ca Air Now USA airnow.gov/wildfiresfire.airnow.gov Fogos, Portugal fogos.pt

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