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Jun 7, 2023 · Air quality expert Linsey Marr and respirologist and lung transplant specialist Dr. Chung-Wai Chow explain what’s in the smoke floating over skies in Canada and the U.S. and share how best to...
Aug 3, 2024 · Wildfire smoke is drifting over Canada from the Rockies all the way to the Newfoundland Sea, according to modelling for the August long weekend. Based on mapping on FireSmoke, a data portal ...
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- More Research Needed on Mental Health Impacts
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The chemical makeup of wildfire smoke is complex, said Henderson. "It depends on what's burning, it depends on how hot it's burning, and it depends on what the weather conditions are around the fire. So the mix of gasses and particles can be really different depending on those conditions," she said. One of the known dangers of wildfire smoke is par...
When PM2.5 gets into your lungs, your body's immune system kicks into gear, similar to the way it would treat a virus or bacteria, said Henderson. But those tiny smoke particles can't be killed the way viruses or bacteria can be, so your immune system just keeps working. That can bring on systemic inflammation in the body, which can lead over time ...
There are studies linking higher rates of cancer with exposure to wildfire smoke, including a 2022 study in the Lancetthat looked at population data in Canada over 20 years. It found that long-term exposure to wildfire smoke might increase the risk of lung cancer and brain tumours, but the study's authors said further work is needed. Though it's no...
Researchers say the mental health impacts need to be studied more. "There's not a lot of literature yet on the mental health impacts of wildfires. What we have shows that it does have an adverse impact on our mental health," said Howard. And PM2.5 could have direct impacts on the brain itself, said Henderson, who did a recent study on cognition dur...
A study in 2020 in Environment Internationalused hospital data to look at rates of influenza following the wildfire season in the state of Montana, which typically lasts from July to September. The study found that after a bad wildfire season, rates of influenza in Montana were three to five times higher than normal, said lead author Erin Landguth,...
Some communities across Canada regularly experience wildfire smoke events. This is expected to continue as Canada's changing climate provides ideal conditions for more frequent wildfires and longear wildfire seasons. Wildfire season typically runs from early April to late October.
Smoke from wildfires in forests and grasslands can be a major source of air pollution for people in Canada. Wildfire smoke may be carried thousands of kilometres from the fire zone. This means smoke can impact air quality in areas close to and far from the wildfire.
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The latest news and map updates on wildfires burning across Canada. Find the latest updates on air quality, smoke forecasts, evacuation orders and recovery efforts in British Columbia, Alberta...
