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Wildfire Survivors Face Lasting Lung Damage from Heavy Metals
Original: Long After Wildfire Smoke Is Gone, Heavy Metals Could Still Be Harming Survivors’ Lungs
A new report warns that wildfire survivors may face lingering lung harm long after the smoke clears, as heavy metals deposited by fires remain in soil, ash and dust and can be inhaled for months or years afterward. The findings add to growing concern among health researchers that wildfire damage extends well beyond the immediate exposure to smoke.
Why now: Ongoing wildfire seasons and rising health concerns are drawing attention to the long-term effects of fire exposure
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- Long After Wildfire Smoke Is Gone, Heavy Metals Could Still Be Harming Survivors’ Lungs · Inside Climate News
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