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The LA County Wildfires & the Trauma of Sudden Displacement

Black Health Matters

Climate crises are ravaging the nation, causing and amplifying severe health challenges. Some residents attempted to protect their homes by exposing themselves to air pollutants and other potential health risks. These crises can affect the quality of ones mental health. That is your sense of stability.

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Health impact of California wildfires to be felt for years to come 

Association of Health Care Journalists

The wildfire crisis in California is not just an environmental disaster but a significant public health emergency with immediate and long-term consequences. The most immediate concern for health journalists covering this crisis is the impact of wildfire smoke on human health. As of Jan. micrometers or smaller (PM2.5)