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Wildfire Smoke Makes Outdoor Air Hazardous. But It Might Not Be Much Safer Indoors

For the millions of Americans dealing with wildfire smoke this summer, the message is to stay inside and shut windows. But new research shows smoke is making indoor air hazardous, too.

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Nathan Rott is a correspondent on NPR's National Desk, where he focuses on environment issues and the American West.
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