Wildfire Aftermath: The Lingering Toll of Climate Driven Infernos Wildfires in Europe and North America have left a trail of devastation, with smoke choked skies and evacuated towns becoming an all too familiar sight.
The current fires have been described as a "climate crisis" unfolding before our eyes. The 2018 Maui wildfires serve as a stark reminder of the long term effects of these events on affected communities.
A recent study found that residents continue to struggle with poorer lung functions, higher blood pressure, and mental health challenges three years after the disaster.