Tag #Health Impacts

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Bolivian Wildfires Cause Widespread Displacement and Health Crisis

Bolivia's 2024 wildfires, the country's largest, burned over 10 million hectares, destroying water sources, displacing families, and causing widespread health issues including respiratory and gastrointestinal problems. The fires, fueled by slash-and-burn agriculture, have long-term implications for ...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Slovenian Village's Wood Smoke Pollution Exceeds Legal Limits

A Slovenian village's air pollution levels, primarily from wood-burning stoves, exceeded legal limits on 34 out of 88 winter days, despite 70% of residents believing air quality was good. This highlights a significant public perception gap alongside the dangers of wood smoke, which researchers found...

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Good Health and Well-being

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