Wildfire Smog Killing Hundreds Annually

Wildfires are turning smog into a deadly public health crisis across the U.S., with new NASA-funded research revealing that wildfire smoke is driving a dangerous spike in ground-level ozone — linked to nearly 8,000 premature deaths in 2023 alone. Since 2013, this toxic air has caused an estimated 300 extra deaths yearly, reversing decades of progress in reducing ozone pollution. The Midwest and Western U.S. are hit hardest, and even distant fires — like those in Canada — can poison air hundreds of miles away. As climate change fuels more intense wildfires, the invisible smoke is choking lungs and threatening lives, proving that environmental disasters have no borders. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/92163a4bdd91f175