Bushfire smoke could cause lung problems for generations, US monkey study suggests | ABC News

For months, Australia has been choking on toxic bushfire smoke, but little is known about the long-term impact.

US scientists have been tracking the development of monkeys exposed to fires in California.

And the 10-year study has revealed damaging and potentially life-long consequences.

North America correspondent Kathryn Diss has this exclusive report from Davis in northern California.

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