wildfire smoke

The Anderson Economic Group has updated its initial analysis of economic damages from an extended period of wildfire smoke from Canada, estimating a total loss in 10 states of more than $38 billion.

Grape growers and experts in northern Michigan say “smoke taint” from this month’s hazy skies isn’t an immediate threat, but is likely a new impact of volatile weather that the industry might need to adapt to.

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Rain and favorable winds could improve smoky conditions until another round at the end of the weekend, meteorologists said. Still, fine particulate matter in the air can impact breathing and exacerbate health problems.