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- Wildfires in the United States are growing larger.
- Hotter weather makes the fire season longer.
- Wildfire smoke travels to cities far away.
- This smoke creates severe air pollution.
- Smoke is bad for human health.
- Pollution also creates big economic problems.
- Smoke hurts local businesses and workers.
- Lower-income households suffer the most.
Difficult words
- wildfire — A large and dangerous fire that spreads in forests or fields.Wildfires
- pollution — Dirty or harmful substances in the air or water.
- economic — Connected with money, trade, and business in a place.
- household — All the people who live together in one home.households
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Discussion questions
- Have you ever seen smoke from a wildfire?
- How does bad air quality affect your daily life?
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