A pollution paradox: Wildfires in the western United States may improve air quality
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A pollution paradox: Wildfires in the western United States may improve air quality

Climate change is driving more frequent and more intense wildfires around the world, including in the United States. These huge blazes cause a range of problems that affect health, the environment, property and the economy. However, a new study reveals a surprising paradox: the heat from wildfires in the western U.S. may actually improve air quality in the eastern part of the country.