Slowing global warming could save thousands of lives from wildfire smoke
Achieving strict global temperature targets could prevent thousands of premature deaths annually by significantly reducing the frequency and intensity of smoke-producing wildfires across the planet.
Limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius could prevent up to 12,000 smoke-related deaths per year worldwide. As rising temperatures dry out vegetation, wildfires become more frequent and intense, releasing dangerous particulate matter that penetrates deep into human lungs.
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