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News & Media: Stanford Wildfire Research

Scientists explain the factors that caused the Oak Fire to explode so suddenly
July 26, 2022 | WSJM
Marshall Burke discusses wildfire conditions.  
Why Marin County fire officials are on edge right now
July 24, 2022 | San Francisco Chronicle
Michael Wara discusses Marin  County's chance of suffering a catastrophic wildfire.
Best defense against worst wildfires? Low-intensity prescribed burns
July 12, 2022 | KCRW
Michael Wara discusses the Washburn Fire, fuels management, prescribed fire, and hiring challenges in the federal workforce       
Common approach to keeping wildfire smoke out of U.S. homes doesn’t work, Stanford study finds. Better policies can help
July 7, 2022 | Stanford School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences
Most government policies for mitigating public health risks from wildfire smoke aim to educate citizens to protect themselves by staying indoors,... Read More
How Mansions Can Intensify Wildfires
May 13, 2022 | BNN Bloomberg
Michael Wara explains how the flammability of houses increases wildfire risk.
Wildfires in April signal growing costs of climate change
April 26, 2022 | Marketplace
Michael Wara comments on the issue of understaffing in the fire fighting system and what implications this could have.
Air quality report card flunks the West
April 21, 2022 | High Country News
Mary Prunicki explains how the impacts of wildfire smoke are felt far beyond the fire's immediate area. 
Report claims Northern CA wildfire smoke will reach 'unbearable' levels due to climate change
March 31, 2022 | ABC7
Stanford research on wildfire hazard zones throughout the Western US is featured.
‘Rollercoaster Temperatures’ Start Saturday Through The Week
March 19, 2022 | CBS
Michael Wara comments on the forecast for drought and fire risk in California this year.

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