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Smoke in the Streets | Philadelphia News
Wildfire smoke, once a distant threat, is now blanketing places like Pennsylvania—regions with no history of such hazards—with air so toxic it’s been labeled “very unhealthy.” Childcare centers shut down for days to protect infants and kids, revealing how far-reaching and dangerous these events have become. Experts warn climate change is fueling more frequent, intense wildfires, forcing communities far from the flames to confront unprecedented health risks. Vulnerable populations—children, seniors, outdoor workers—are hit hardest by fine particulate matter (PM2.5), which triggers asthma…
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