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Can a Simple Calcium Spray Protect Grapes from Wildfire Smoke?

  • by Emily Dooley
  • February 24, 2026
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Smoke From Megafires Puts Orchard Trees at Risk

  • by Amy Quinton
  • October 02, 2024
  • Feeding a Growing Population
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UC Davis enologist Anita Oberholster, pictured here standing next to a vineyard, and two of her colleagues from other universities are being recognized for their research on how wildfire smoke affects grapes, grapevines and wine composition.

Anita Oberholster and Colleagues Recognized for Smoke Taint Research

  • by Amy Quinton
  • January 31, 2023
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Air Pollution, Including During Wildfires, Shows Ill Effects in Children

  • by Karen Nikos Rose
  • August 04, 2022
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  • by Trina Wood
  • July 14, 2022
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Older Wildfire Smoke Plumes Can Affect Climate

  • by Emily Dooley
  • March 23, 2022
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Student-Built Air Purifiers Tackle Wildfire Smoke and COVID-19

  • by Ali Loge
  • September 20, 2021
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Natural Exposure to Wildfire Smoke Increased Pregnancy Loss in Rhesus Macaques

  • by Andy Fell
  • September 02, 2021
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Are Cats the ‘Canary in the Coal Mine’ for Wildfire Effects on Human Health?

  • by Amy Quinton
  • February 26, 2020
  • Advancing Health Worldwide
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  • by Grant Nejedlo
  • July 16, 2019
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