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Burning Questions

Your news about the intersection of wildfires, climate, and research in the west

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

📚 STOP! DROP! AND READ!

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

Plus, restrictions journalists in Colorado face while covering wildfires

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 review of “A Yellow House in the Mountains.”

Three Common Myths About Wildfires. The More You Know …

Three newsletters in three days. We’re on 🔥

🙀🔥 Fear of Fire: Re-thinking wildfires

Fighting back the flame with some important fire knowledge

🔥Burning Questions: Legislation and Lodgepoles

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

🔥 Burning Questions: Field trip edition

Hitting the road for wildfire science up close and in-person

🔥 Colorado's 'new normal' when every season is wildfire season

The latest edition of Burning Questions rounds up recent wildfire news and research in the West

🔥 Burning Questions: What's in a name?

Breaking down "The Role of Soil Microbiome Resilience in Ecosystem Recovery Following Severe Wildfire"

🔥Welcome to Burning Questions🔥

An occasional newsletter at the intersection of wildfires, science, and journalism in the West

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