# Burning Questions Your news about the intersection of wildfires, climate, and research in the west Page: Feed: --- ## [Wildfires are disturbing the soil microbiome, leading to less tree regrowth and ecosystem change](https://burningquestions.substack.com/p/wildfires-are-disturbing-the-soil) _2025-04-29 · Burning Questions Project_ 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](https://burningquestions.substack.com/p/a-history-of-extinguishing-wildfire) _2025-04-19 · Burning Questions Project_ 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](https://burningquestions.substack.com/p/family-dogs-and-a-pocket-guide-how) _2025-04-19 · Burning Questions Project_ 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](https://burningquestions.substack.com/p/fire-as-a-common-language-bridging) _2025-04-16 · Burning Questions Project_ 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](https://burningquestions.substack.com/p/respirators-arent-common-for-wildland) _2024-04-30 · Burning Questions Project_ An experience at Colorado Firecamp and the development of respirators for wildland firefighters ## [Prescribed Fire: How to Survive on a ‘Fire Planet’](https://burningquestions.substack.com/p/prescribed-fire-how-to-survive-on) _2024-01-29 · Burning Questions Project_ 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](https://burningquestions.substack.com/p/fireproof-safes-a-new-wildfire-documentary) _2023-10-30 · Burning Questions Project_ 📚 STOP! DROP! AND READ! ## [Incarcerated firefighters, fire-fighting families, fire-starting animals, and more](https://burningquestions.substack.com/p/incarcerated-firefighters-fire-fighting) _2023-09-29 · Burning Questions Project_ Plus, restrictions journalists in Colorado face while covering wildfires ## [Burning Questions: Ponds, Ponderosas, and more](https://burningquestions.substack.com/p/burning-questions-ponds-ponderosas) _2023-09-25 · Burning Questions Project_ 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 …](https://burningquestions.substack.com/p/three-common-myths-about-wildfires) _2023-09-14 · Burning Questions Project_ Three newsletters in three days. 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