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Climate Change Likely To Add Fuel To Wildfires, Causing Greater Risk Of Respiratory Harm From Smoke Inhalation, U.S. Government

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June
- 73 days ago - worldwildlife.org
Wildfires, which have ravaged the Western United States to a record degree in recent years, are likely to become even more severe, frequent and widespread due to climate change, leading to an expected increase in respiratory illness from
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Chris Otahal (390)
Thursday July 24, 2008, 1:34 pm
California used to have a distinct fire season - but now we are getting so dry that the fire "season" is becomming year around with no break!
 
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