Educator Guide: Wildfires May Boost Urban Ozone Levels

Smoke from wildfires blazing in California blankets the San Francisco skyline in an auburn haze. The mix of wildfire smoke and urban air pollution could increase ozone levels in the western United States, according to new research.
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About this guide
In this guide, students will explore chemical interactions within wildfire smoke and how urban air pollution can influence the reactions.
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Where there’s smoke, there’s science
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