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The health risks of wildfire smoke across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic
More than 115 million people may be exposed to dangerous smoke and unhealthy air quality levels. That's because wildfire smoke is spreading and triggering health advisories in at least 17 states from the Midwest to the M...
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The health risks of wildfire smoke across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic is an episode from PBS NewsHour - Science by PBS NewsHour. More than 115 million people may be exposed to dangerous smoke and unhealthy air quality levels. That's becaus...
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Published Jul 16, 2026, 6:12 long, audio available.
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