Wildfire smoke could kill 70,000 Americans a year by 2050

ScienceDaily
Sep 19, 2025, 7:53 am118 ptsTrending
Wildfires are no longer a seasonal nuisance but a deadly, nationwide health crisis. Fueled by climate change, smoke is spreading farther and lingering longer, with new research warning of tens of thousands of additional deaths annually by mid-century. The health costs alone could surpass all other climate…

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