Dossier
Black Summer
Coverage of Black Summer in the Nexus archive.
- Wildfire smoke engulfed their cities. Did it make their babies sick?
Wildfire smoke from urban and wilderness fires is causing public health concerns, particularly for pregnant individuals and infants, as cities in Australia and the U.S. face unprecedented pollution. Parents report uncertainty about how smoke exposure during pregnancy may contribute to health issues like asthma and developmental delays in their children.