Wildfire Smoke Is Making U.S. Air Toxic
A huge ash plume rises into the sky as the Lava fire explodes in Weed, California on July 1, 2021.Photo: JOSH EDELSON / AFP (Getty Images)Regional wildfire smoke is significantly lowering air quality for millions of people across the country.A new study published in Environmental Science & Technology found that wildfires are creating more air pollution every year. They especially create particle pollution known as PM2.5, which can cause short-term health concerns like nose, eye, and lung irritation. Long-term exposure…