How clean air clubs are protecting Americans from wildfire smoke
Mutual aid groups known as 'clean air clubs' are helping vulnerable Americans protect themselves from wildfire smoke by distributing N95 masks and loaning air purifiers. These grassroots organizations have emerged as a response to increasingly frequent wildfire seasons and inadequate public health infrastructure.
Mask Bloc LA volunteers distribute and deliver masks during the Los Angeles wildfires on 15 January 2025. Photograph: Abby Mahler Mask Bloc LA volunteers distribute and deliver masks during the Los Angeles wildfires on 15 January 2025. Photograph: Abby Mahler Building power Air pollution How clean air clubs are protecting Americans from wildfire smoke Mutual aid groups that gave out PPEs in Covid are now loaning air purifiers and distributing masks to fume-addled communities
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