Increasing Smoke from Wildfires (IMAGE)

Harvard University

Increasing Smoke from Wildfires

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Organic carbon is one component of smoke from wildfires. Overall, wildfires in 2050 are expected to be up to twice as smoky, threatening visibility and public health.

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Image courtesy of Xu Yue.

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