A new study reveals that over 350 million people in North America and Europe were exposed to air pollution from Canada's wildfires in 2023, leading to an estimated 80,000 premature deaths. The wildfires, fueled by climate change, burned 18 million hectares and released harmful smoke that affected air quality even in Europe. The study highlights the significant health risks associated with long-term exposure to wildfire smoke, particularly PM2.5 pollution. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)