Wildfires are often associated with the destruction they leave behind, but the smoke they produce can pose a serious health threat far beyond the fire zone, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned.
Source: UN Climate and Environment | Climate Change
UN Climate and Environment | Climate Change
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