Wildfire smoke could kill more Americans each year, study says
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A new study published in the Nature journal suggests wildfire smoke could contribute to thousands of additional U.S. deaths each year by 2050. CBS News' Marina Jurica reports.
Breakdown
- Nearly 50,000 wildfires have burned over 4.4 million acres in the U.S. so far this year.
- A study in Nature projects wildfire smoke could cause up to 30,000 extra deaths annually by 2050. 1m 0s
- Wildfire smoke contains toxic chemicals and fine particulate matter that can harm health for years. 1m 17s
- Smoke exposure is a nationwide issue, with major impacts expected in California, New York, Washington, Texas, and Pennsylvania. 2m 10s
- Annual economic damages from wildfire smoke could exceed $600 billion by 2050 if emissions are not reduced. 2m 30s