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Smoke data Knowledge Exchange
Some communities in Canada are more likely to experience wildfire and woodfire smoke exposure. This is linked to geography, housing conditions, access to resources, weather, colonial impacts and climate change. Communities impacted include:
Rural and remote communities near summer wildfires
Indigenous communities with woodburning indoor heating
Communities in valleys or remote areas where smoke gets trapped
Track real-time smoke conditions and forecasts in your community
Learn about how smoke impacts the environment and health
Photo credit: University of British Columbia Indigenous Studies in Kinesiology and The Indigenous Physical Activity & Cultural Circle Team
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Read stories from Indigenous, rural and remote communities adapting to smoke exposure.
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