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Climate Change Is Increasing Simultaneous Exposure to Heat Waves and Wildfire Smoke

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Briefings

A 2026 study indicates that over 1 billion people annually face simultaneous exposure to heat waves and wildfire smoke between 2010 and 2019, marking a significant increase from the prior decade. This finding underscores a growing public health crisis linked to global warming, with the study noting that heat and smoke are inherently dangerous when combined.

Key points

• Over 1 billion people were exposed to both heat waves and fire pollution annually from 2010-2019.
• The number of simultaneous exposures increased sharply compared to the decade before 2010.

Context and limitations

Data covers only the 2010-2019 period; specific geographic locations, individual health outcomes, or long-term projections beyond this timeframe are not provided.

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