Protecting Health in a Changing Climate
This study is funded by the EPA to survey community members in the San Joaquin Valley about their experiences with extreme heat and wildfire smoke events (e.g. resources and measures of protection used, as well as health effects and concerns). CCAC is collaborating with UCSF and other community-based organizations to develop and distribute 250 surveys to Valley residents. The study aims to quantify the wildfire-related air pollution (PM2.5) exposures, estimate how housing characteristics and human behaviors modify the infiltration of PM2.5 (smoke) to the indoor environment, estimate the added burden of immediate and longer-term PM2.5 exposure on respiratory and cardiovascular health, and to identify mitigation strategies reduce short-term effects of wildfire-related PM2.5.
Study Findings
In progress… (anticipated release Q4 2026)
Partners & Collaborators
CCAC works alongside a diverse network of partners and collaborators—including universities, public health agencies, and community organizations—to advance Environmental Health Research that drives data-informed solutions for cleaner air and healthier communities.
