Mastodawn

'Regarding landscape fires, targeted measures and further investigations for children are expected to supplement knowledge and reduce morbidity risks, especially for more vulnerable subgroups.' Lidia Morawska et al., @natcomms.nature.com
#AirPollution #FireSmoke
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-64411-0#Sec10

Impact of global short-term landscape fire sourced PM2.5 exposure on child cause-specific morbidity: a study in multiple countries and territories - Nature Communications

This global study shows that short-term exposure to landscape fire sourced PM2.5 increases hospital admissions for multiple diseases in children, especially those aged 5-9 years and in low-SES areas, highlighting the need for targeted protection.

Nature

Neil Aug 7, 2025

For the fifth day in a row, we're starting the day with the official air quality measurement (AQHI) for my area of Toronto saying "5 or Moderate Risk"

According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, moderate risk means:

"No need to modify your usual outdoor activities unless you experience symptoms such as coughing and throat irritation."

But according to my personal air quality device, particulate matter levels are dangerously high.

"Air is Polluted. Air quality is poor, and you may experience symptoms such as coughing and throat irritation. The pollution may cause breathing discomfort on prolonged exposure, and discomfort to people with heart disease or asthma. Try not to stay in the environment for a long period of time."

"Try not to stay in the environment for a long period of time.." Vs. "No need to modify your usual outdoor activities..."

I guess what they *really* mean is: "no need to disrupt your contribution to capitalism" while we slowly choke the life out of you.

#AirQuality #FireSmoke #AQHI #Toronto #Ontario #Canada #ClimateCollapse #MaskUp