What harm do earthquakes and tsunamis do to us?

In late July 2025, one of the world’s largest earthquakes (magnitude 8.8) struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, sending tsunami waves across the Pacific to Japan and prompting warnings as far as Hawaii and Alaska. This disaster reminded people how sudden events can disrupt communities worldwide. At the same time, climate scientists warn that rising global temperatures are fueling other extreme events. For example, analysts report that the traditional “fire season” has effectively disappeared, with major wildfires breaking out outside the usual months in places like Japan, the United States and South Korea. (California saw deadly winter fires in January 2025.) Such shifts mean regions everywhere face new hazards—from record heat and drought to heavier storms—making clean air an increasingly pressing concern.

Indeed, 2025 has already brought unusual heat and smoke. In March, large parts of Japan and South Korea saw temperatures 7–8 °C above normal – heat that experts say is now several times more likely due to human-driven warming. This kind of extreme warmth dries out forests and brush, greatly boosting wildfire risk.  When fires ignite, the smoke can travel far.  In mid-2025 U.S. forecasters warned that smoke from Canadian wildfires would drift across the Midwest, potentially exposing 37 million Americans to at least “Unhealthy” air.  In fact, as one report notes, by early summer 2025 “some communities are already navigating deteriorating air quality from wildfire smoke”. These examples show how climate-fueled fires and heat waves can spread pollution over vast areas, affecting public health across borders.

Air Pollution and Health

Air quality itself is a major global health issue.  The World Health Organization calls air pollution “one of the biggest environmental threats to human health,” contributing to roughly 7 million deaths each year from stroke, heart disease and lung illness.  In other words, climate-change disasters (fires, dust storms, floods) and pollution go hand-in-hand: hotter, drier weather creates more smoke and smog, which in turn hurts people’s health.  WHO emphasizes that improving air quality with known solutions “will prevent premature deaths and improve health” worldwide.  Given these stakes, taking steps to clean indoor air makes sense: it can protect families and workers from the worst of outdoor pollution, especially during climate crises.

Benefits of Air Purifiers

Installing a good air purifier at home or work can help manage this risk. For example:

• Removes fine particles.  Air cleaners with quality filters can capture tiny pollutants like smoke and fine dust.  The U.S. EPA notes that effective air cleaners “can effectively remove certain respirable-size particles” (for instance, wildfire or tobacco smoke), which may reduce health effects ranging from eye and lung irritation to longer-term respiratory problems.

• Promotes health and comfort. Cleaner indoor air often means fewer allergy or asthma triggers.  Studies show that poor indoor air quality is linked to “increased health issues, absenteeism, and loss of productivity” in schools and offices. By contrast, filtered air can help people breathe easier and stay well, reducing sick days.

• Protects during crises. A purifier provides a clean-air refuge when outdoor air is hazardous. Instead of opening windows on smoky or smoggy days, running a purifier keeps dust and haze out of the room.  This is especially valuable during wildfire season or pollution spikes, when vents might be shut tight to keep out harmful air.

• Modern, multi-stage filtration.  Today's purifiers (for example, Berk’s D9L model) often use several layers of filters or cleaning processes to trap diverse pollutants.  A unit like the Berk D9L quietly circulates room air through its multi-stage system, capturing everything from fine smoke and dust to pollen and pet dander. By running continuously, it helps ensure that even when the air outside worsens, your indoor air stays fresh and safe.

Each of these features helps households and businesses cope with polluted air.  In sum, a good air purifier is a practical tool for clean indoor air, complementing other solutions (like ventilation) as climate-driven pollution becomes more frequent.

Climate change is reshaping the world’s weather – and our air.  By proactively filtering indoor air, people can breathe easier even amid heatwaves, wildfires or dust storms.  Investing in reliable purifiers (such as the Berk D9L) is a smart step toward healthier living: these devices pull tiny contaminants out of the air so you and your family can avoid the worst effects of pollution.  

For more advice on improving indoor air quality and the latest purifier options, visit our website and learn how to keep your air clean in any climate.