They think that cutting down all the trees will remove the problem. I can't even wrap my head around how catastrophic this is going to be.
As a fire scientist, I am devastated for my many good friends and colleagues who will be affected by the mass closure of so many research stations and offices. Many will leave the agency.
USFS has pioneered so much foundational fire science. The consequences of this will be catastrophic.
You're doing good work here, loved this episode. I am not ashamed to admit how obsessed I am with this show and how incredible it is.
I often note that CA seismic codes are required everywhere, even far from fault lines, and argue we should do the same for wildfire. Even though this was only a small shake here in Fresno, I felt it 175 miles away. Hazards travel and have far-reaching effects!
Okay, while I love the costuming, this definitely is not me.
That score should qualify him for the free!!!
Yes!! I felt it here in Fresno, too. @climate-guy.bsky.social didn't believe me for a minute.
Do we need a tutorial on how flammable resins and waxes are produced in plants?
The presser was to confuse everyone and bury the announcement about dismantling the US Forest Service.
"the Forest Service will begin transitioning to a state-based organizational model..." HQ in Utah. The state that sued for state control over Public Lands.
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