2020 study reveals increasing wildfire threat to farmworkers' health under climate change.

2020 study highlights wildfires' growing threat under climate change, particularly affecting farmworkers' health. Maria Salinas, a farmworker during Sonoma County fires, experienced severe respiratory issues and saliva turning black from smoke toxins. Despite hospitalization, she continued working, showcasing the vulnerability of farmworkers to worsening wildfires due to climate change.

August 18, 2024
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