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The Fifth National Climate Assessment is the federal government's most comprehensive report on how climate changes is affecting the lives of Americans.
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Despite the near- and long-term health implications of breathing wildfire smoke, few wildland firefighters use any sort of respirator on the fireline. A new survey is seeking to better understand attitudes surrounding such safety devices with an eye toward better protecting firefighter health.
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A recent webinar discussed the costs of fire mitigation, home insurance, the need for better communication with homeowners living in the WUI, and how towns can put this information into practice.
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People facing high wildfire risks are more likely to be white, live in pricier homes and have higher incomes. That’s according to new research published in Environmental Research Letters. It suggests that this wealthier group is more likely to face wildfire threats because many of them seek the beautiful views and amenities on the outskirts of bigger cities in the West.
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As smoke continues to fill the Treasure Valley and other parts of the West, Idaho Matters shares tips for dealing with smoke and wildfire.
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As we've reported, the Japanese yew is a commonly planted ornamental evergreen in Idaho -- with lethal ramifications for wildlife. Once an elk eats just a…
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Toward the end of Table Rock Road in Boise, Bob DiGrazia points to a ridge a few hundred yards away.“It was on January 5th I walked up here," he says.…
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Ada County commissioners have dashed one man's hopes of having his own airstrip in the city's foothills.The Idaho Statesman reports the commissioners…
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A brush fire near a housing development in Eagle was attacked quickly by firefighters earlier this week. They were able to battle the spark in part…
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Update, Thursday, 10:12 a.m.: The Ada County Commissioners have tabled the issue after hearing three hours of public testimony. According to a press…