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UMB researcher explains why wildfire smoke could affect Baltimore after it clears Wildfire smoke has once again taken hold of Baltimore, but new research from the University of Maryland Baltimore shows impacts could last long after the skies clear and can come at *** steep cost. And joining us now to explain what this means…

A healthy man went for a bike ride on Wednesday, July 15, but quit after about 20 minutes  because he wasn’t breathing normally

Parts of the north-west of England have been shrouded in smoke after a number of moorland fires broke out in the region

Wildfire smoke is affecting a large portion of the country this season after many areas of the U.S. experienced drought. Experts say that the activity is above average, producing smoke that’s a potential health hazard for people of all ages, especially for those who are older or have certain health conditions

WASHINGTON — Scorching temperatures are contributing to wildfires that are erupting faster than usual this year in the United States and Canada while also prompting health warnings about air pollution

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This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region

I have lived my entire life in Southeast Michigan, and until the summer of 2023, wildfire smoke was not something we regularly experienced here. Today, Michigan is experiencing one of the worst air quality days in its history. 

As wildfires become more frequent and severe, a North Carolina State University professor warns that wildfire smoke could pose a growing public health risk as it travels beyond the immediate areas of active fires

People wear masks in Chicago on Thursday to protect themselves from smoke from Canadian wildfires. City officials are encouraging people to remain inside as data shows Chicago having some of the worst air quality of any large city in the world. Scott Olson/hide caption