In the height of summer, when most Americans dream of clear skies, campfires, and serene lakeside vacations, a thick haze has disrupted the usual calm in Michigan. But this time, the smoke isn’t ...
LANSING, MI — Michigan regulators are asking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to discount several high-ozone days tied to wildfire smoke as they seek to ease air-quality restrictions in parts ...
New studies highlight the deadly impact of wildfire smoke on public health, exacerbating asthma and causing thousands of ...
A smoky haze settled over Traverse City, as seen from the top of Copper Ridge Drive on June 26, 2023. Smoke caused poor air quality and hampered visibility across northern Michigan. (Photo: Ed ...
Wildfire has long been a part of life for many Americans. But recently, as wildfires have become larger, more destructive and longer-lasting, a new risk has come into focus for millions across the ...
Wildfires are no longer a seasonal nuisance but a deadly, nationwide health crisis. Fueled by climate change, smoke is spreading farther and lingering longer, with new research warning of tens of ...
If you liked this story, share it with other people. A new Nature study projects wildfire smoke will cause 71,000 excess deaths annually in the U.S. by 2050, representing $608 billion in damages that ...
Wildfire smoke may do more than harm the lungs. New research shows it could also raise the risk of premature birth. A large study from the University of Washington found that pregnant people exposed ...