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Wildfire Smoke Makes Outdoor Air Hazardous. But It Might Not Be Much Safer Indoors

By Nathan Rott
Published September 7, 2021 at 4:51 PM EDT
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For the millions of Americans dealing with wildfire smoke this summer, the message is to stay inside and shut windows. But new research shows smoke is making indoor air hazardous, too.

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Nathan Rott
Nathan Rott is a correspondent on NPR's National Desk, where he focuses on environment issues and the American West.
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