Welsh county becomes global hotspot for carbon emissions after wildfires
The smell of burning from the Blaenavon wildfire was reported 30 miles away in Cardiff.
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"There was great concern about air quality and the impact on elderly people and those suffering with respiratory issues such as emphysema and COPD."
— Janet Jones , Politician
"In Wales and across the world, children are breathing in smoke from wildfires, coping with extreme heat and losing the freedom to play outdoors because the air is no longer safe."
— Melanie Simmonds , Activist
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The smell of burning from the Blaenavon wildfire was reported 30 miles away in Cardiff.
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