Environmental Studies and Forestry

Wildfire smoke impacts respiratory health more than fine particles from other sources: observational evidence from Southern California

R. Aguilera, T. Corringham, et al.

Wildfires are becoming more frequent and damaging, releasing hazardous PM2.5 particles that significantly impact respiratory health. This pivotal study by Rosana Aguilera, Thomas Corringham, Alexander Gershunov, and Tarik Benmarhnia reveals that PM2.5 from wildfires leads to higher rates of respiratory hospitalizations compared to PM2.5 from other sources. This research underscores the critical need for tailored air quality policies.