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Wildfire Smoke Affects Animals, Scientists Study Impact
Scientists are investigating the effects of wildfire smoke on animals through a new field called 'smoke ecology.' The study aims to understand and mitigate its impacts.
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NPR
The new field of "smoke ecology" examines how wildfire smoke perturbs wild places and animals — and what might be done to prevent its worst mayhem.
2026-10-06 09:00 UTC
NPR
Catherine Sweeney was in the witness room when Tennessee attempted to execute Christa Pike on Sept. 30. An attempted execution in May had also failed. Here's what Sweeney saw and heard.
2026-10-06 09:00 UTC