About 1,400 annual deaths linked to wildfire smoke in Canada, report says | Unpublished
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Source Feed: The Globe and Mail
Author: Jordan Omstead
Publication Date: October 28, 2025 - 20:38

About 1,400 annual deaths linked to wildfire smoke in Canada, report says

October 28, 2025

A new global health report suggests that every year from 2020 to 2024 about 1,400 deaths in Canada were associated with wildfire smoke pollution as climate change takes an increasing toll on the country’s health.

The Lancet Countdown on health and climate change, compiled by more than 100 experts worldwide, is considered one of the most comprehensive looks at the subject.



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