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particulates
Coverage of particulates in the Nexus archive.
- Air quality still among world's worst in Michigan
Michigan's air quality remains among the worst globally. Exposure to poor air quality, specifically particulates, has cumulative negative effects on long-term health according to doctors.
- University of Maryland study warns of rising health costs from Canadian wildfire smoke
A University of Maryland study on the 2023 Canadian wildfires found a 18-20% increase in medical visits during smoke-related 'hot spot days' in Maryland, with hospital costs reaching $2.4 million. Researchers emphasized the need to prepare for future wildfire smoke impacts on public health and healthcare systems.