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Researchers estimate fine particulate matter pollution from California wildfires from 2008 through 2018 was responsible for 52,500 to 55,700 premature deaths in the state.
The estimated economic benefit of reducing that early mortality is $432 billion to $456 billion .
The study finds “quite a considerable impact” from wildfire smoke exposure over time.
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