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News & Media: Stanford Wildfire Research

Wildfire smoke blowing across the U.S. is more toxic than we thought
July 23, 2021 | National Geographic
Mary Prunicki comments on the national and global threat of wildfire smoke to human health.
Power lines and high winds ignite southern California's deadliest fires, study finds
July 22, 2021 | The Mercury News
Noah Diffenbaugh is quoted on the causes of California wildifres and how a better understanding can help us prepare for future fires.
Wildfire smoke can increase hazardous toxic metals in air, study finds
July 21, 2021 | The Guardian
Mary Prunicki explains how everyone is vulnerable to the negative health effects of wildfire smoke.
What Northern California can learn from study of deadly Southern California wildfires
July 21, 2021 | The Mercury News
Noah Diffenbaugh explains how a better understanding of fire conditions can help us prepare for future fires.
Much of the American West is on fire. Again
July 19, 2021 | Mic
Noah Diffenbaugh explains how the increasing severity of wildfire season can be linked to ongoing climate change.
Stanford researchers offer practical tips to mitigate harm from wildfire smoke
July 7, 2021 | Bill Lane Center for the American West
Warnings of another severe wildfire season abound, as do efforts to reduce the risk of ignition. Yet few are taking precautions against the smoke.... Read More
Forecasting wildfires: Scientists mapping fuel sources around Bay Area
July 7, 2021 | KRON
Alexandra Konings is quoted on how this year's drought in California will influence the wildfire season.
As July 4 approaches, extreme drought and heat pose wildfire risk in the West
July 2, 2021 | The Hill
Chris Field and Noah Diffenbaugh discuss fireworks' role as a potential fire starter in the drought-stricken western U.S. and opportunities to reduce... Read More
A wildfire rages in a forest
As the West begins to burn, Biden to talk wildfires with Newsom and other governors
June 29, 2021 | Los Angeles Times
Noah Diffenbaugh comments on the high risks of this year's fire season.

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