The Hidden Health Risks of Wildfire Smoke

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis, highlights the often-overlooked health impacts of wildfire smoke. While lung and heart diseases are commonly mentioned, he explains that smoke exposure can also lead to long-term issues like dementia, fertility problems, neurodegenerative diseases, and poor mental health. These conditions could have decades-long effects on individuals and place a significant burden on health care systems. McIntyre warns that as wildfires increase in intensity and spread, the associated health risks will become more severe.