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Elizabeth Gathigia

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State of California

Climate warning

50000 people died prematurely due wildfire smoke

According to a new study wildfires in California has caused more than 50000 people to die premature deaths over a decade due to exposure of toxic particles in wildfire smoke which has also led to $432bn in health expenses in the last ten years.
50,000 Californians died prematurely due to wildfire smoke in past decade

50,000 Californians died prematurely due to wildfire smoke in past decade

New study finds exposure to toxic particles in wildfire smoke also led to $432bn in health expenses in last 10 years

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jun/07/california-premature-deaths-wildfire-smoke-study




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  • Peter Karanga

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    Heartbreaking loss in California. Urgent action needed to combat wildfire smoke and protect lives. 🌲🔥💔

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    • Patrick Kiash

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      24 w

      Sad

      • Ann Nyambura

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        29 w

        deeply concerning,,,

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        • Grace Njeri

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          Very disappointing,may the departed rest in peace. It's a high time for the authority to formulate measures to halt such in the future.

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          • rosebellendiritu

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            It's is about time that the relevant government took appropriate measures to deal with the catastrophe .

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            • Jane Wangui

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              This is quite discouraging.... immediate action should be taken so as to ensure that no lives are lost.

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              • Princess

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                That's a very huge loss, my thoughts are with the affected families.

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                • Gorffly mokua

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                  This is very devastating news!! Urgent need for effective wildfire prevention & mitigation measures required.

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                  • Kevin

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                    A very huge loss to the state of California. We mourn with them.

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                    • Virginiah

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                      This is a large number, may their souls rest in peace

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                      • Rashid Kamau

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                        @Virginiah_391 Our prayers are with them.

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