Do Face Masks Help With Wildfire Smoke? Yes, But More Is Needed The air is thick with wildfire smoke and the weight of collective inaction.
As the American West burns, the debate over face masks has become a distraction from the more pressing issue: why we're still powerless to stop the haze.
Wildfires are not just a matter of individual responsibility or preparedness; they are a symptom of systemic failures that allow these infernos to rage unchecked.