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Wildfires are disturbing the soil microbiome, leading to less tree regrowth and ecosystem change

Plus, how to fireproof your home, AI fire detection, and one college’s wildfire plan

Apr 29 • 

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A History of extinguishing wildfire legislation: What to expect from Colorado’s 2025 legislative session

Also, CSU wildfire science, the Roaring Fork Valley's fire risk, and inside Colorado Springs Utilities' wildfire plan

Apr 19 • 

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Family, dogs, and a pocket guide: How wildland firefighters overcome the unseen struggles of their jobs

Plus, cancer chemicals in protective equipment, and non-citizens on the fire line

Apr 19 • 

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Fire as a Common Language: Bridging new wildfire science and public understanding

Plus, why is Colorado the only state without a state 'fire marshal,' Firehawk economics, and more

Apr 16 • 

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April 2024

Respirators aren't common for wildland firefighters. Here's how that could change

An experience at Colorado Firecamp and the development of respirators for wildland firefighters

Apr 30, 2024 • 

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January 2024

Prescribed Fire: How to Survive on a ‘Fire Planet’

A dive into the risks and benefits of a controversial yet integral practice used to help prevent catastrophic wildfires

Jan 29, 2024 • 

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October 2023

'Fireproof' safes, a new wildfire documentary, insurance, tech on the fire line, trucks, and more

📚 STOP! DROP! AND READ!

Oct 30, 2023 • 

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September 2023

Incarcerated firefighters, fire-fighting families, fire-starting animals, and more

Plus, restrictions journalists in Colorado face while covering wildfires

Sep 29, 2023 • 

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Burning Questions: Ponds, Ponderosas, and more

In today’s installment, we have some information about illegal ponds, wildfire evacuations, guided reforestation on Colorado’s Front Range, and a book…

Sep 25, 2023 • 

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Three Common Myths About Wildfires. The More You Know …

Three newsletters in three days. We’re on 🔥

Sep 14, 2023 • 

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🙀🔥 Fear of Fire: Re-thinking wildfires

Fighting back the flame with some important fire knowledge

Sep 13, 2023 • 

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🔥Burning Questions: Legislation and Lodgepoles

This edition of Burning Questions tackles legislation supporting wildland firefighters, advice for homeowners in wildfire prone areas, and research…

Sep 12, 2023 • 

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