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Long Term Consequences

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health3 years ago•4 min saved

"Experts recommend N95 masks for protection against wildfire smoke and air pollution"

As wildfire smoke from Canada spread south, many people experienced adverse effects such as throat irritation, cough, and worsening of underlying respiratory conditions. Those most at risk are young children, the elderly, pregnant individuals, and people with underlying medical conditions. Long-term exposure to hazardous amounts of particulate matter and other pollutants can lead to an increase in some cancers and reduced lung capacity. To prepare for future wildfires, people should invest in air purifiers, optimize their medical health, and have a "go bag" of emergency supplies.

via CNN|

#air-quality #health #health-effects

environment3 years ago•5 min saved

Ukraine's Dam Collapse: Ecological Catastrophe and Political Implications.

The collapse of the Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine is causing a long-term ecological catastrophe that is affecting drinking water, food supplies, and ecosystems reaching into the Black Sea. The short-term dangers include flooded homes and farms, newly planted crops whose irrigation canals are drying up, and thousands of dead fish and water birds. The long-term consequences will be generational, with the flora and fauna populations taking a decade to return and adjust to their new reality. The destruction of the dam is also causing a water supply crisis and a large swath of territory that is suddenly vulnerable to invasive species.

via PBS NewsHour|

#dam-collapse #ecological-catastrophe #environment