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News & Media: Stanford Wildfire Research
December 17, 2019
A wildfire’s path of destruction is not limited to things that burn – water is at risk too. When fires jump from forests and grasslands to urban... Read More
November 20, 2019 | The Wall Street Journal
Michael Wara and Stanford Energy's Jim Sweeney discuss how state and federal governements can tackle the wildfire crisis.
November 9, 2019 | CNBC
Chris Field comments on the practice of using prescribed burns to prevent devastating wildfires.
November 1, 2019
Despite statewide devastation from wildfires, a new poll conducted by the Bill Lane Center for the American West shows Californians are still... Read More
October 11, 2019 | Washington Post
Chris Field comments on how California power shutdowns can benefit communities by preventing wildifres that would cause wide sweeping damage.
September 30, 2019
Scientists and engineers worked with state and local agencies to develop and test a long-lasting, environmentally benign fire-retarding material. If... Read More
September 30, 2019 | Scientific American
Michael Wara comments on the need for more funding for Cal Fire wildfire prevention projects in addition to environmental regulation as California's... Read More
September 29, 2019 | The New York Times
The New York Times quotes Michael Wara on the issue of insuring contracting companies responsible for trimming trees near wildfire hazards.
July 29, 2019 | KQED Science
Firefighters try to contain a fire so it doesn't spread to a neighboring building as the Camp Fire moves through Paradise, California on November 8,... Read More
