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Fallout from European fires: an estimate of premature deaths attributable to vegetation smoke

Authors :
Averett, Nancy
Source :
Environmental Health Perspectives. January 1, 2017, A24
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Smoke from burning landscapes--including wildfires, prescribed burns, and agricultural clearing--can raise concentrations of fine particulate matter ([PM.sub.2.5]) and other harmful air pollutants in areas hundreds or even thousands of miles [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00916765
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Environmental Health Perspectives
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.482197963
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1289/ehp.125-A24.