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Study Finds Wildfires Contributing to Increased Smog Levels in the US

A recent study reveals that wildfires are contributing to increased smog levels in the United States, reversing a decade of progress in air quality. The research indicates that smog levels have risen by 4% since 2015, with an estimated 318 additional deaths per year linked to ozone exposure. The study emphasizes the need for enhanced air pollution monitoring to address the public health impacts of wildfire smoke.

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A recent study reveals that wildfires are contributing to increased smog levels in the United States, reversing a decade of progress in air quality. The research indicates that smog levels have risen by 4% since 2015, with an estimated 318 additional deaths per year linked to ozone exposure. The study emphasizes the need for enhanced air pollution monitoring to address the public health impacts of wildfire smoke.

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Wildfires are making the US smoggy again, reversing progress on cleaner air, study finds

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Study Finds Wildfires Contributing to Increased Smog Levels in the US