Residents of Los Angeles are inhaling not just smoke, but the remnants of burned cars, plastics, and infrastructure, thanks to the unprecedented wildfires intensified by the climate crisis. Experts warn that the health consequences of these environmental pollutants, exacerbated by decades of policy failures on climate change, will affect communities for years to come, disproportionately harming the most vulnerable populations.
Climate Crisis Amplifies Toxicity of LA Wildfires, Endangering Public Health
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Los Angeles residents are breathing bits of "cars, metal pipes, plastics." The health impacts could reverberate long after the fires are out.
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As Los Angeles battles with yet another season of wildfires, concerns grow over the immediate economic repercussions and the long-term health impacts of smoke inhalation, which carries particles from various materials. Critics argue that excessive environmental regulations have hindered effective forest management and preparedness, leaving businesses and residents to bear the brunt of the crisis.
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