Smoke from a wildfire in Pierce County WA, September 2020 By Gordon Williams You’re familiar with the adage, “Where there’s smoke there’s fire.” But did you know that by reversing that to “where there’s fire there’s smoke”, you can help safeguard your long-term health? Read on… The 2021 wildfire season is off to a fast … Continue reading Wildfire smoke is more dangerous than you thought
Coping with COVID-19 plus wildfire smoke
November 13, 2018. California. The smoke choked sky changes the daylight to an indescribable hue. Photo by Daniel Cima/American Red Cross By Gordon Williams When it comes to wildfires and wildfire smoke, so far so good. Wildfire activity in Washington state and neighboring British Columbia has been moderate so far this year -- many fires but … Continue reading Coping with COVID-19 plus wildfire smoke
Keep pets healthy when it’s smoky outside
Originally posted in August of 2017, the story is even more relevant today. Photo credit: Jen Blackwood, Seattle WA, September 14, 2020 By Gordon Williams We certainly love our pets: How else to explain why Americans own an estimated 78 million dogs and 86* million cats. [edited in 2024 to note that according to the … Continue reading Keep pets healthy when it’s smoky outside
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