Santa Monica Daily Press | "UCLA studies reveal extent of air quality damage from Los Angeles, California wildfires”
The Santa Monica Daily Press reported on research into the health impact of the 2018 and 2025 California wildfires led by UCLA Fielding faculty.
The Santa Monica Daily Press reported on research into the health impact of the 2018 and 2025 California wildfires led by UCLA Fielding faculty and staff, including Dr. Claire Schollaert, Dr. Lara Cushing, Dr. Mike Jerrett, and Dr. Miriam Marlier.
Two peer-reviewed studies led by UCLA researchers have documented the severe air quality impacts of recent California wildfires, revealing how dangerous smoke particles spread across communities and highlighting gaps in current monitoring systems.
"Wildfires can degrade air quality in downwind communities," said Dr. Miriam Marlier, assistant professor in UCLA Fielding's Department of Environmental Health Sciences and a co-author of both studies. "By integrating data from multiple sources - ground monitors, atmospheric models, and satellites - our research aims to provide a more complete picture of smoke exposure during wildfire events.”
