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Harmful wildfire smoke could drive more than 70,000 deaths per year across the U.S. by midcentury, according to a new study led by scientists from Stanford and other institutions. The projections, calculated for a high warming climate scenario, reflect 30,000 more annual deaths compared to the number of deaths triggered by wildfire smoke from 2011-2020.
California residents face some of the highest risks across the country, according to the analysis. The authors say the findings highlight the importance of mitigating climate change impacts, as well as taking steps for adaptation…