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What’s the environmental impact of wildfires?

Oct. 29, 2019 Environment

The Getty Fire burns near the Getty Center along the 405 freeway north of Los Angeles, California, U.S. October 28, 2019. Photo credit: Gene Blevins/Reuters

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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Credits

Host:
Madeleine Brand

Producers:
Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Alexandra Sif Tryggvadottir, Brian Hardzinski, Devan Schwartz, Caleigh Wells

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