Canada’s 2024 wildfire season will likely be even more severe than the unprecedented fires of 2023. Being aware of the risks, and taking some sensible precautions, can help keep you safe.
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One day we’ll look back in amazement that wood heaters were once tolerated in cities right next to houses, schools and hospitals.
How climate change and other human actions have combined to create conditions for explosive wildfires in California, Oregon and Washington state.
Australians choked through a smoke-ridden summer during the bushfire crisis. But many of us are unaware of the silent damage indoor wood fire heaters are doing to our health.
The smoke from wood-burning stoves and fireplaces contributes to air pollution and poor health.
Haze from Northern California wildfires has drifted as far east as Philadelphia. Wildfire smoke contains many potentially toxic substances, so anyone exposed to it should take basic precautions.
Intense wildfires in southern California are triggering air quality alerts. Health experts know surprisingly little about how inhaling smoke affects human health, especially over the long term.
Wildfires in California have triggered a public health emergency. One threat is smoke inhalation: Some air readings have registered pollution levels comparable to bad air days in Beijing or Mumbai.
Adult asthma sufferers experience worse symptoms when frequently exposed to heavy traffic pollution or smoke from wood fire…
At this time of year there’s nothing better than being warm and cosy in front of a blazing wood fire. But take a moment to walk outside and check your chimney - it could be polluting an entire neigbourhood…
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Professor of Environmental Health Sciences, UMass Amherst
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Professor, Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania
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Associate Professor, University of Technology Sydney
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Director, Plants and Environmental Quality Research Group, University of Technology Sydney
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Professor, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Thompson Rivers University
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Conjoint Professor, School of Population Health, UNSW
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Professor, School of Life Sciences, University of Technology Sydney
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Knowledge Broker, Centre for Safe Air (NHMRC CRE), and Adjunct Researcher, Media School, University of Tasmania
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Assistant Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University