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The Science Of Wildfire Smoke

2020/8/27
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Smoke from wildfires can travel huge distances. We've already seen smoke from the fires in California reach all the way to Minnesota. And with all that smoke comes possible risks to human health. So what actually is smoke? Jessica Gilman, an atmospheric chemist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, explains what it's made of, how it behaves in the atmosphere, and smoke's role in climate change.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)