Smoke from climate-fueled wildfires contributed to thousands of US deaths over 15 years, study says

A new study out in the journal Nature Communications Earth & Environment finds that wildfires fueled by climate change are linked to as many as thousands of annual deaths and billions of dollars in economic burden. The research shows that from 2006 to 2020, fires made worse by climate change contributed to about 15,000 U.S. deaths due to exposure to tiny particles, which are linked to serious health issues. The total cost of these deaths was an estimated $160 billion, researchers found, and states with the highest yearly deaths included California, Oregon, Montana, Idaho and Washington. Scientists said the study showcases the far-reaching impacts of climate-fueled wildfires.

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