DATE: November 11, 2026

TIME: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

LOCATION: Virtual

In recent years, average temperatures have increased, heat waves arise more frequently, and wildfires have intensified. These natural hazards pose threats to community health. Extreme heat impacts air quality with compounding effects on human health. As wildfires encroach into urban areas more frequently, wildfire smoke increasingly emits a complex mixture of chemicals that can lead to negative health impacts. In this session, researchers Tim Nurkiewicz, Ph.D, Diana Hamer, Ph.D, and Mike Bergin, Ph.D will discuss their work on the health impacts of inhaled wildfire smoke emissions, the socio-demographic characteristics of communities impacted by wildfires, and the health impacts of extreme heat and air pollution. Together, they will discuss the health impacts of a changing climate and how their research can be disseminated to protect community health.

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