“Firefighters are warning that the smoke pouring out of neighborhoods in Southern California is a poisonous soup, in part because of the ubiquity of plastics and other petrochemical products inside them,” writes Zoë Schlanger in a new piece for The Atlantic.
Our hearts are with everyone impacted by the wildfires in Los Angeles, California, which have killed at least 28 people and displaced thousands more, destroying more than 10,000 homes, businesses, and schools. Sadly, the two largest fires are still active and represent a threat to people’s health and safety today.
Email alexandria@breakfreefromplastic.org to learn how you can contribute to Mutual Aid for impacted BFFP Members and allies. | 
