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Wildfire Survivors May Face Lasting Lung Damage From Heavy Metals
Original: Long After Wildfire Smoke Is Gone, Heavy Metals Could Still Be Harming Survivors’ Lungs
A new report warns that wildfire survivors could face lingering lung harm from heavy metals long after the smoke has cleared. Toxic particles such as lead and arsenic can settle into ash and soil and be inhaled during cleanup and recovery, according to Inside Climate News. The findings add to growing concern about the long-term health consequences of increasingly frequent wildfires.
Why now: Recent wildfires have raised public concern about lingering health risks beyond the smoke itself
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- Long After Wildfire Smoke Is Gone, Heavy Metals Could Still Be Harming Survivors’ Lungs · Inside Climate News
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