Community groups expand Covid-era mutual aid networks to combat wildfire smoke exposure

Grassroots organizations that distributed PPE during the pandemic are now loaning air purifiers and masks to communities affected by intensifying wildfire smoke pollution.

First covered Aug 9, 2026 · 8:00 AM PT · 1 article

Community groups expand Covid-era mutual aid networks to combat wildfire smoke exposure — Image via theguardian.com

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1d Guardian Environment How clean air clubs are protecting Americans from wildfire smoke — Mutual aid groups that started giving out PPEs during Covid are now loaning air purifiers and distributing masks to fume-addled communities Miquette Thompson’s…

Primary sources

scirp.org Ojpp 2023112311303113 (scirp.org)

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Appeared in: 2026-08-10 (#12)

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