What We Can Do to Mitigate Wildfires in Rhode Island

The massive wildfires in Los Angeles serve as a disturbing reminder of how vulnerable many of our local communities are to forest fires

Rhode Island saw two major forest fires in 2023.
Rhode Island saw two major forest fires in 2023.
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Rhode Island saw two major forest fires in 2023.
Rhode Island saw two major forest fires in 2023.
What We Can Do to Mitigate Wildfires in Rhode Island
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Rhode Island was the site of two major wildfires in 2023, and the state saw over 40 forest fires this past fall alone. According to Brett Still, director of the Master of Environmental Science and Management program at the University of Rhode Island, wildfires may become more prevalent in Rhode Island as we continue to experience the effects of climate change. Morning host Luis Hernandez spoke with Still about what the state and residents can do to prepare.

Resources for residents on wildfire preparedness:

This interview was conducted by The Public’s Radio. You can read the entire story here.

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