Dossier
Global Climate and Health Alliance
Coverage of Global Climate and Health Alliance in the Nexus archive.
- Wildfire smoke kills tens of thousands of people a year. Here's how it attacks the body
Wildfire smoke causes tens of thousands of deaths annually by attacking multiple body systems, triggering asthma, heart attacks, and mental health issues, while also increasing risks of premature births and long-term conditions like cancer and dementia. Climate change has intensified wildfires, leading to more frequent and severe smoke exposure globally.