✉news EnvironmentClimate first seen 14 h ago, last 32 min ago, peak #9
Climate change raises exposure to heat waves and wildfire smoke
Original: Climate change increases exposure to both heat waves and wildfire smoke
Climate change is increasingly exposing people to two major hazards at once: extreme heat waves and wildfire smoke. The combination poses compounding health risks, as high temperatures and poor air quality together strain vulnerable populations and health systems, drawing attention to the need for adaptation and emissions cuts.
Why now: Ongoing heat waves and wildfire seasons are making the combined health threat of heat and smoke a pressing public concern.
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