Large wildfires, already burning across the country from winter into early spring, indicate an early start to the 2024 wildfire season. Expected to extend into summer due to rising temperatures and prolonged droughts in certain U.S. and Canadian regions, conditions are ripe for uncontrolled fires.
With extensive experience in monitoring air quality and optimizing solutions, Webb and Holmes detail the impact of wildfires on air quality and offer guidance on managing indoor air quality during wildfire season in a recent episode of the Let’s Talk Clean Air podcast.
“If you live in the United States, it is likely that you have recently experienced the discomfort that wildfire smoke causes to some degree: stinging eyes, difficulty breathing, burning in your throat, difficulty concentrating, dizziness, and more,” says Jennifer Webb, an air quality professional specializing in solutions for molecular pollution. “Though such discomfort is temporary and may not cause any lasting damage, exposure to wildfire smoke can be extremely detrimental to your health.”
The podcast and accompanying article cover topics including:
U.S. wildfires in 2024 so far
Why wildfires are a major public health concern
The impact of wildfires on air quality
How to stay healthy during wildfire season
Listen to the full wildfire season air quality podcast here.
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