Protecting Yourself from Wildfire Smoke: Tips and Products to Consider
TL;DR
Sales of air filters, humidifiers, and masks have spiked on Amazon as Canadian wildfires have caused poor air quality and smothered large parts of the United States in toxic smoke. Air purifier stocks have also risen, with Whirlpool, Carrier Global, and Johnson Controls seeing significant gains. The air purifier market is expected to grow as climate change worsens air pollution. Ground-level ozone and particulate matter are expected to increase due to climate-driven changes in weather conditions, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
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