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KSUT Public Radio
KSUT Public Radio
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Nez Perce Tribe leads the way in protecting the community from wildfire smoke indoors
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Boise, Idaho, United States |
The Nez Perce Tribe in Idaho is leading efforts to protect vulnerable community members from wildfire smoke indoors by distributing free portable air purifiers and providing education on indoor air quality. A nearby paper mill is a local source of emissions. But now, wildfire smoke is the main pollutant the reservation faces, a near-constant each summer.
