A new study from the University of Oregon found that wildfire smoke can be especially bad for kids, and parents may not have the proper tools to understand the risk.
The American scale ranges from 0 to 500 and the higher the number, the more hazardous the air is. The Canadian scale ranges from one to 11 and can be easier to understand, according to the University of Oregon's research.
Cathy Slavik, who led the research said that when given both scales, parents noticed the hazardous air quality regardless.
MORE: [ Ссылка ]#
_______________
Stay up to date with our social media:
KATU on Facebook: [ Ссылка ]
KATU on Twitter: [ Ссылка ]
Subscribe to KATU on YouTube: [ Ссылка ]
Daily News Playlist: [ Ссылка ]
For more information, visit [ Ссылка ]
Have a news tip? Send it directly to us:
Email us: newstips@katu.com
Call the Newsroom: 503.231.4222
KATU is a OR based station and a ABC Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today.
#KATU #Katu2abc #Portland #Oregon #localnews #oregonnews
