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Wildfire smoke. What EXACTLY does it do to the human body?

Wildfire smoke. What EXACTLY does it do to the human body?

First let’s take a look at what it is. Primarily smoke is made up of Particulate Matter (PM). That’s microscopic particles of 2.5 micrometers or less. To get some perspective, a human hair is 70 micrometers across. Add to that,...

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Super fires. Is this the new norm?

Super fires. Is this the new norm?

This latest fire in California is by far the most destructive and deadly the state has ever seen. Over the last 12 months, this new wave of ‘super fires’ seems to be occurring more and more. What is happening? Why...

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California suffers its most destructive forest fire

California suffers its most destructive forest fire

As fires continue to burn across California this week, it is clear this is the most destructive forest fire the state has ever seen. So far 50 people have lost their lives, local wildlife has perished, hundreds of thousands of...

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‘Smoke Waves’ are here to stay

‘Smoke Waves’ are here to stay

There has been more wildfire damage this year than any other on record. And the year’s not over yet. At the end of 2017 experts were calling it the worst year on record; however, it seems 2018 will top that....

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California Wildfires cause problems across the US

California Wildfires cause problems across the US

We have been following the news on the California wildfires as they spread across the West coast, causing major disruption and health problems for local residents. According to the latest reports, the fallout from the fires will travel much further...

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California Wildfires

California Wildfires

Summertime, it’s dry, it’s hot, perfect conditions for wildfires. Right now there are more than 100 active wildfires across the country. At this time of year, even the smallest of things can start a fire. According to officials in Redding,...

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Wildfire Season Starting Early in 2018

Wildfire Season Starting Early in 2018

This weekend we have seen three separate fires burn out of control across Colorado, New Mexico and California. Hundreds of families have been forced to leave their homes, while firefighters work to control the fires. At the time of writing...

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Wildfires Are Ablaze – Are You Prepared for a Disaster?

Wildfires Are Ablaze – Are You Prepared for a Disaster?

Last week Wednesday I landed at Sacramento airport in California for a long visit with a friend in Mokelumne Hill, about ninety minutes south of the state capital. On our way to Calaveras County (famous for its jumping frogs), my...

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Wildfires Are Ablaze – Are You Prepared for a Disaster?

Wildfires Are Ablaze – Are You Prepared for a Disaster?

Last week Wednesday I landed at Sacramento airport in California for a long visit with a friend in Mokelumne Hill, about ninety minutes south of the state capital. On our way to Calaveras County (famous for its jumping frogs), my...

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