Oscar Collins 3/30/22 Oscar Collins 3/30/22

What’s the Environmental Impact of a Forest Fire?

There are currently over a dozen active wildfires burning in California. Each year, more individuals must evacuate their hometowns to reach safety. Though many individuals focus on forest fire prevention efforts, it’s also essential to evaluate its impact on the environment.

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Is Climate Change to Blame for West Coast Fires?

When that practice was outlawed by colonizers in the 1880s, California’s forests became unnaturally dense and overcrowded. Today, when fires occur, there is much, much more fuel to burn.