The Delicate Balance of Fire Management In the realm of wildfire management, a study led by UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain brings to light the subtle yet significant impact of climate change on the effectiveness of prescribed fires in the Western United States. “Global warming will reduce the number of favorable days for prescribed fires throughout the American West,” Swain alerts, pinpointing a 17% average decline in suitable days across the region, primarily during the crucial spring and summer months. The research, published in Communications Earth and Environment, meticulously compares historical and projected climate conditions and vegetation dryness from 1980–2020 … Continue reading Prescribed Fires Flicker Under Climate Change’s Shadow: Unveiling New Study Insights