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Disruptions from Wildfire Smoke: Vulnerabilities in Local Economies and Disadvantaged Communities in the U.S

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Wildfires, which are increasing in frequency, duration, and intensity, are measurably affecting vulnerable populations, labor, housing, and education. This report describes how wildfire smoke disrupts various sectors of the economy across the United States. Wildfire smoke is a growing problem for groups that face greater economic barriers than the general population, such as low-income families, housing-vulnerable communities, and frontline workers.

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  • Brooke Lappe & Jason Vargo, 2022. "Disruptions from Wildfire Smoke: Vulnerabilities in Local Economies and Disadvantaged Communities in the U.S," Community Development Research Brief, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, vol. 2022(06), pages 1-34, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:fip:fedfcb:95259
    DOI: 10.24148/cdrb2022-06
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