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Two Decades of Wildfire Smoke Have Blanketed the U.S.
Original: 20 Years of Wildfire Smoke in the U.S.
Climate Central has released an analysis tracking 20 years of wildfire smoke across the United States, showing how smoke exposure has grown into a recurring national problem. The data highlights longer and more intense fire seasons, with smoke now affecting air quality far beyond the regions where fires burn.
Why now: Wildfire smoke has become a major seasonal air-quality concern for millions of Americans, and new long-term data puts the trend in perspective.
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Evidence
- 20 Years of Wildfire Smoke in the U.S. · Climate Central
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