Press Play with Madeleine Brand

What’s the environmental impact of wildfires?

The Getty Fire has burned more than 650 acres, and is only 5% contained as of this morning. The fires release black carbon, or soot, into the atmosphere, which has negative health effects. How does that air pollution differ from typical LA smog?

By Madeleine Brand • Oct 29, 2019 • 50m Listen

The Getty Fire has burned more than 650 acres, and is only 5% contained as of this morning. The fires release black carbon, or soot, into the atmosphere, which has negative health effects. How does that air pollution differ from typical LA smog?

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

What’s the environmental impact of wildfires?

The Getty Fire has burned more than 650 acres, and is only 5% contained as of this morning. The fires release black carbon, or soot, into the atmosphere, which has negative health effects. How does that air pollution differ from typical LA smog?

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

What’s the environmental impact of wildfires?

The Getty Fire has burned more than 650 acres, and is only 5% contained as of this morning. The fires release black carbon, or soot, into the atmosphere, which has negative health effects. How does that air pollution differ from typical LA smog?

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