Wildfire Smoke Linked to Brain Damage and Chronic Disease

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on new research that reveals wildfire smoke can cause severe health issues—including dementia, heart complications, and reduced fertility. As smoke from fires travels thousands of miles across North America, it carries dangerous fine particles capable of entering the bloodstream and affecting vital organs. McIntyre highlights the growing concern that these often-invisible pollutants pose long-term risks beyond respiratory harm.