Southern California is experiencing devastating wildfires that have burned nearly 40,000 acres, claimed 25 lives and displaced countless residents, with fires spreading through densely populated urban areas. The fires produce "super toxic" smoke laden with fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and toxic chemicals from burned buildings, posing severe respiratory and cardiovascular risks to millions, even those … Continue reading SUPER TOXIC SMOKE from California wildfires poses serious health risks
California wildfires are causing unprecedented levels of air pollution
With historic wildfires still blazing through the West Coast, smoke continues to clog the air and tinge the skies with eerie reds and oranges. In some regions of California, air pollution levels are now more than twice what the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) considers “hazardous,” according to The Daily Mail. In particular, certain regions near Sacramento and Fresno are showing up … Continue reading California wildfires are causing unprecedented levels of air pollution
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 