He is deeply committed to promoting... Nicholas Vincent is a passionate environmentalist and freelance writer. Read more about Nicholas Vincent Read MoreA groundbreaking new study has found that if warming continues at its current pace, wildfire smoke could kill around 70,000 Americans every year by 2050. The findings suggest wildfire smoke is on track to become one of the most lethal consequences of Climate change in the United States. Francesca Dominici of Harvard called wildfire smoke “basically a toxic soup of chemicals,” noting that fires in urban areas release even more hazardous compounds from burning plastics, concrete, and vehicles. Stronger air Pollution standards, aggressive climate action, and community measures like air filters, masks, and forest management can help reduce exposure.