New Report: Scoping the Public Health Impacts of Wildfire
Legal Planet: Environmental Law and Policy 2024-05-24
Summary:
Wildfire smoke presents a population-wide health risk in California. Catastrophic wildfires are fueling complex and extensive public health impacts, including air pollution-related mortality and a growing toll on mental health. These risks result in hundreds of millions of dollars in estimated losses and carry stark environmental justice implications for vulnerable populations. At the same time, …
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