New research indicates that controlled burns in coastal areas of northern California and the Pacific Northwest could dramatically reduce the overall amount of wildfire smoke exposure in vulnerable rural communities and cities across the West.
Wildfire smoke is a threat to air quality, public health, and ecosystems throughout the U.S. Notwithstanding the impact of this year s Canadian wildfires, the West typically sees much higher exposure to wildfire smoke than other regions of the country.
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