During wildfire season, every fire comes with the direct risk of what it burns. But there is a secondary risk that comes with all wildfires: The impact of smoke haze on human health. Smoky air is a ...

It’s not your imagination: Wildfires have become more prevalent in recent years, so how to survive a wildfire is a question on everyone’s mind. As of early September 2025, the United States has seen ...

As wildfires continue through the hot and dry months of summer to fall, their smoke isn’t just clouding the skies, it’s also playing a complex role in the atmospheric chemistry. It can change the ...

Wildfires have spread across the planet for millennia, but they are increasing as the climate warms. Decimated forests, depleted crops, and destroyed buildings are the hallmark of wildfire devastation ...

SEATTLE — Wildfire season has arrived and smoke from several fires, including the Bear Gulch fire near Lake Cushman. It's been intermittently drifting into our region so knowing how to limit exposure ...

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. As wildfire crews battled the Dragon Bravo Fire on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim in July ...

Wildfire smoke is bad for kids’ health. These moms are asking Congress to help. When 14-year-old Oscar came home from his school’s field day in June pink-faced and wheezing, his mother, Elizabeth ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. As wildfires intensify and pose a growing risk in the American West ...