James Brady+FollowWildfire Smoke Is Even Worse Than We ThoughtJust when you thought wildfire smoke couldn’t get scarier, scientists found that sunlight actually makes the pollution from wildfires more toxic. The sun reacts with smoke particles, creating hazardous chemicals that can mess with your health—even if you’re miles away. Breathing in wildfire smoke is basically like smoking half a pack of cigarettes a day. With wildfires getting bigger and more common, this is a wake-up call to take air quality way more seriously! #Science #WildfireSmoke #AirQuality00Share
Lori Elliott+FollowWildfire Smoke & Autism: What’s the Link?Did you know that breathing in wildfire smoke during pregnancy could up the risk of autism for your baby? A new study found that the more days a pregnant person is exposed to wildfire smoke—especially in the third trimester—the higher the chance of an autism diagnosis by age 5. It’s not about how thick the smoke is, but how many days you’re exposed. Wildfire smoke is bad news for everyone, but this is next-level concerning! #Health #BodyHealth #WildfireSmoke10Share
