COSEE Ocean Systems: News
Potentially harmful chemicals found in forest fire smoke
Description: Researchers have detected common plant toxins that affect human health and ecosystems in smoke from forest fires. The results from the new study also suggest that smoldering fires may produce more toxins than wildfires - a reason to keep human exposures to a minimum during controlled burns. [Source: Environmental News Network]
URL: http://www.enn.com/pollution/article/39819
Availability: Full Text
Source: Environmental News Network
Publish Date: 4/30/2009
Reading Level: Basic
Page Length:  

<< BACK