The article discusses the increasing severity of forest fires due to climate change, particularly in the West. It highlights the economic and health risks associated with drought-induced fires, citing past destructive seasons. The main solution is reducing fossil fuel emissions, conserving water, and preparing for future challenges posed by drought and wildfires.
Ever seen a thick layer of haze hanging over a city in the summer? That’s ozone. I remember years back, mountain biking in the summer heat at South Mountain Park in Phoenix, Arizona. I would ride up the mountain until I was eye level with the layer of blue haze. I used to think, “This can’t be good.” Maybe that’s why old Doc Goodwell gets a little wheeze every now and again. Who knows. Anyhow, the recent proposed change in the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulation governing ozone has brought it back into the spotlight. The EPA wants to lower the maximum amount of ground… Read More »Ozone and Climate Change: The deadly truth