2008-2018 California wildfires' pollution linked to 52,500-55,700 deaths, costing $432-456B.

A new study claims that pollution from California wildfires led to over 52,000 deaths in a decade, with particulate matter (PM2.5) released by fires causing significant health impacts on local populations. Researchers at the University of California Los Angeles analyzed data from 2008 to 2018, attributing 52,500 to 55,700 deaths to exposure to wildfire smoke. The economic impact of this exposure is estimated at $432 billion to $456 billion.

June 07, 2024
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