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After another historic wildfire season, scientists from across the region will gather virtually to discuss what to do about the health impacts of wildfire smoke.
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The report found that average occupancy rates at campgrounds in the West dropped by 1.3 percentage points when smoke was bad—driving concerns about public health.
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An active fire season this year is bringing smoke and fire danger to Idaho. Reporter Lindsey Schmidt looks at a few ways to help you protect your home.
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This year was historic for wildfires. Smoke from western states was detected across the United States and as far as Europe. As climate change continues to…
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This interview originally aired Sept. 15, 2020.For folks in the fire science world, the smoke that has engulfed most of the western United States is not…
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For folks in the fire science world, the smoke that has engulfed most of the western United States is not surprising. As climate change, years of poor…
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Last week, Idaho had mostly clear skies and acceptable air quality. But over the weekend, smoke from major West coast fires started to slink in."Basically…
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For days now, wildfire smoke has degraded the air quality in much of the Mountain West, and that unhealthy air is forcing tough decisions for schools that…
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This story was powered by America Amplified, a public radio initiative.Lots of wildfire smoke in the summer can lead to more flu outbreaks in the winter,…
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Wildfires have taken place across the West for centuries. But as climate change and explosive growth create dangerous conditions for folks who live in…