Wildfire
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Fire-Related Indoor Air Quality
Experts discuss the increasing problem of unhealthy indoor air quality that follows a wildfire event and what to do about it
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Flames Aren’t the Only Risk in Urban Wildfires
Houses that survive wildfires may carry indoor health risks for their owners
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Retreat in the Age of Fire
We can't design our way out of all wildfire risk. Retreat may sometimes be the best option.
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In the West, Population is Booming in Wildfire Areas
The areas most vulnerable to fire are seeing the fastest population growth
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We’re Building a New House. Where Do We Start?
Burned out of their original home, an Oregon couple confronts the challenges of rebuilding
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Building in a Wildfire Zone
An owner/builder in California looks for the safest exterior building materials
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Wildfires Leave Toxic Drinking Water Behind
Changes to building codes could lower the risk of water contamination
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Can We Prepare for Climate Impacts Without Creating Financial Chaos?
How can communities prepare for impacts without scaring away homeowners and investors?
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California Fire Damage to Homes is Less ‘Random’ Than It Seems
Can California update its building codes to minimize fire danger?
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California Needs to Rethink Urban Fire Risk
The wine country tragedy shows we have key gaps in our policy and planning related to assessing risk in fire-prone environments