The Broadening Impact of Rising Wildfire Smoke in the United States

Mark Borgschulte, Cameron Deal and Bhashkar Mazumder

Chicago Fed Letter, 2024, vol. 500, 6

Abstract: Smoke from wildfires has increased dramatically in the United States in recent years. As a result, new populations, including many living in urban areas in the eastern parts of the country, have become increasingly exposed to particulate matter from wildfire smoke. These trends reflect the fact that larger and more intense plumes travel farther, affecting regions that have traditionally been far less exposed to wildfire smoke. In short, wildfire smoke has now become a national problem.

Keywords: Agriculture (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q52 Q53 Q54 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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