EPISODE · Jul 18, 2026 · 30 MIN
This program teaches kids to survive smoky skies
from What On Earth
From the Best of What On Earth – Carter Vigh died when wildfire smoke brought on a severe asthma attack. Now his mom is part of an effort to teach other kids about the risks of smoky days and poor air quality. We hear the case for having these kinds of lessons in classrooms everywhere, as the planet warms, creating the hot, dry conditions that lead to longer lasting and more intense fires. And – we meet Roland, another nine-year-old kid with asthma, to find out how climate change is changing his life. Then, some experts say Canada is not recording heat-related deaths accurately and better data could help save lives during heatwaves.
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