Let’s clear the air on wildfires, climate change September 29, 2020
“This is definitely worse that two years ago,” said Dr. Amy Markezich, Washington PSR, with the wildfire smoke posing dire risks for those with lung conditions, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and those at increased risk of heart disease and stroke.
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