Chris Carlsten
EcuadorscientistMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Chris Carlsten is a researcher at the University of British Columbia, specializing in the health impacts of wildfire smoke. His work focuses on understanding how fine particulate matter from wildfires affects respiratory health, highlighting the unique toxicity of smoke compared to other pollution sources. Recently, he discussed the increased health risks posed by wildfire smoke as air quality deteriorated across parts of the United States due to fires in Canada.
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Chris Carlsten explained how fine particulate matter from wildfires particularly affects the lungs.
Más de 200 incendios fuera de control en Canadá afectan también a EE.UU. | Internacional | NoticiasEcuador· 2026-07-22
Chris Carlsten studies the health impacts of fire smoke at the University of British Columbia.
Trump threatens higher Canada tariffs over fires
Taiwan· 2026-07-19
Chris Carlsten, who studies the health impacts of fire smoke at the University of British Columbia, told AFP the fine pollution particles from wildfires were particularly harmful.
Trump blames Canada for poor US air quality and threatens pollution tariffs
New Zealand· 2026-07-18Chris Carlsten explained the health impacts of fine particulate matter from wildfires.
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Lithuania· 2026-07-18Chris Carlsten, who studies the health impacts of wildfire smoke at the University of British Columbia, explained the effects of fine pollution particles on the lungs.
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Indonesia· 2026-07-18
Chris Carlsten, who studies the health impacts of fire smoke at the University of British Columbia, told AFP that the fine pollution particles from wildfires are particularly impactful on the lungs.
Trump Threatens Canada Tariffs Over Wildfire Smoke Pollution
Nigeria· 2026-07-18