Wildfire Smoke

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Many Mountain West homeowners live near wildfire-prone areas and are used to seeing smoke outside their window. But that smoke might linger in the home longer than previously thought, according to new research done by Colorado State and other universities.

The Mountain West has seen a record increase in wildfires over the past couple years, and even if a fire was not burning in the state, smoke from these fires drifted across the region. Now, new research is showing that exposure to wildfire smoke can have negative effects on the brain.

New research shows air quality gains in the U.S. have been cut by wildfire smoke. Scientists are sounding the alarm for change if the world wants to breathe clean air in the future.

Researchers are finding out that wildfire smoke affects all kinds of things, including potatoes.

A new study finds that smoke from massive wildfires has eroded about a quarter of the air quality gains from the last few decades.

When wildfire smoke or smog settles into a community, the public health advice is to go inside. But is indoor air quality any better?

A new program targets people who are at higher risk of health complications from wildfire smoke.

When there’s smoke outside senior facilities, how much is coming in?

The tiny, toxic particles in smoke can enter our homes through cracks, doorways, and HVAC systems. From HEPA filters to "clean rooms," here's how to stay safe when you're inside.