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Colleen Reid on wildfire smoke, retardants impact on humans and the environment

The short term effects of wildfires are staggering and can happen in as little as a day of exposure. Researchers are now uncovering the long term effects of wildfire exposure on human health and the environment. Colleen Reid, associate professor of Geography and IBS fellow, was recently featured on the Denver Post. She shares her concerns about what we know and don’t yet know about the long term effects of wildfires and retardant slurry.