FireSafety
LA fires showed how much neighborliness matters for wildfire safety
LA fires showed how much neighborliness matters for wildfire safety LA fires highlighted the importance of neighborliness for wildfire safety, showing how community support can help prevent fires from spreading and save lives. The recovery process has led to calls for improvements in zoning regulations, building codes, insurance, and emergency communications systems, but also emphasizes […]
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LA fires showed how much neighborliness matters for wildfire safety – schools can do much more to teach it
LA fires showed how much neighborliness matters for wildfire safety – schools can do much more to teach it LA fires highlighted the importance of neighborliness for wildfire safety, showing how community-wide efforts can help prevent fires from spreading and protect homes. Schools play a crucial role in teaching fire safety and neighborliness, but current […]
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Chemicals in flame retardant gear could put firefighters at risk
Chemicals in flame retardant gear could put firefighters at risk Firefighters’ protective gear may contain harmful chemicals that could put their health at risk. A new study found that some flame retardant gear contains brominated flame retardants (BFRs), which have been linked to thyroid problems and other health issues. The study tested gear made between […]
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Wildfire disasters are increasingly in the news, yet less land is burning globally – here’s why
Wildfire disasters are increasingly in the news, yet less land is burning globally – here’s why Despite more intense wildfires being reported globally, the total area burned has actually decreased by 26% over the past two decades, according to new research. The majority of global wildfire exposure (85%) occurs in Africa, where agricultural expansion and […]
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