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 • • 50m ListenThe 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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4 storiesWildfires release black carbon and undercut climate goals
The Getty Fire has burned more than 650 acres and is only 5% contained as of this morning. Santa Ana winds are returning, possibly at hurricane-strength, with gusts up to 70-80 miles per hour.
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