Living Healthy Together

S2E2 - Why Wildfire Smoke is More Dangerous Than You Think

Published: August 21, 2026

Duration: 26:59

Wildfire smoke is no longer just a problem for the western United States. 

Join University of Vermont researcher Christina Barsky and Moms Clean Air Force public health manager Elizabeth Bechard as they explore the growing impacts of wildfire smoke on our region and discuss the heightened risks facing children, pregnant people, older adults, outdoor workers and individuals with chronic conditions. 

Learn what emerging research reveals about respiratory illness, cardiovascular health, pregnancy outcomes and long-term health effects – and how wildfire smoke and extreme heat can combine to create especially dangerous conditions. 

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