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Severe wildfires are difficult to control – but one research model shows ‘a better way forward’

by Lisa Stiffler on August 25, 2023August 25, 2023 at 4:12 pm

As swaths of wildlands are being scorched and communities smoked out by another unusually hot, dry summer, researchers in Washington state say there could be a less miserable, environmentally beneficial… Read More

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Policymakers tout high-tech tools for addressing Northwest’s wildfire crisis

by Alan Boyle on August 16, 2018August 19, 2018 at 12:12 am

The smoky skies over Seattle have cleared up somewhat, but the Pacific Northwest’s wildfires continue to burn — prompting pledges from Republicans as well as Democrats to beef up the region’s… Read More

Where there’s smoke, there’s data: Forest Service tries novel approach to predict impact of wildfires

by Lisa Stiffler on October 21, 2015October 21, 2015 at 12:23 pm

When wildfires blaze, the smoke matters. It matters to firefighters battling the flames on the ground and those pouring water and flame retardants from helicopters or planes. It matters to… Read More

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