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Why wildfire smoke is a rising health threat in the US

Wildfire smoke is no longer confined to distant regions. It is increasingly affecting communities throughout the United States, raising urgent questions about air quality, public health, and long-term risk. Researchers at ...

Secondhand vape plumes could form lung-damaging radicals

Electronic cigarettes—or vapes—can release puffs of vapor in aromatic clouds. The health risks of breathing in this secondhand or passive vapor aren't fully understood. So, researchers reporting in Environmental Science & ...