Wildland Fires: Toward Improved Understanding and Forecasting of Air Quality Impacts

• 2022

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.17226/26465

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These 2020 workshop proceedings cover experts in atmospheric science, public health, and resource management to examine the escalating effects of wildland fire smoke on air quality and human health. Discussions focused on current forecasting tools, health impacts of smoke exposure, and strategies to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration. The proceedings highlight the need for improved modeling, long-term health studies, and effective communication to mitigate risks associated with increasing wildfire activity.

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Focus Area: Natural Disasters

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Air Pollution; Environmental Monitoring; Forecasting; Public Health; Wildfires

Institutions: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

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