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Extreme heat and wildfire smoke harm low-income communities and communities of color the most, study finds

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Extreme heat and wildfire smoke are independently harmful to the human body, but their impact on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems is more dangerous, affecting some communities more than others. A study published Friday in the journal Science Advances said climate change is increasing the frequency of both hazards, especially in… Read More »