Wildfire Smoke Research and Community Planning Act
This act aims to improve public health and safety by funding research into the health effects of wildfire smoke and developing better monitoring and prediction tools. Additionally, it supports local communities in creating plans to respond to smoke, which can help protect citizens' health and property.
Key points
Four research centers will be established at universities to study the health effects of wildfire smoke and community response strategies.
Research will be conducted on smoke's health impacts, methods to reduce exposure, and improved smoke monitoring tools.
A grant program will be launched for states, local governments, and Indian Tribes to help them develop wildfire smoke response plans.
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