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apnews.com
Record snow drought in Western US raises concern for a spring of water shortages and wildfires
A record snow drought with unprecedented heat is hitting most of the American West, depleting future water supplies, making it more vulnerable to wildfires and hurting winter tourism and recreation.
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hsph.harvard.edu
On one-year anniversary of LA wildfires, researchers assess health impacts, future prevention efforts | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
A year after the devastating Los Angeles-area wildfires -- which killed at least 31 people and destroyed more than 16,000 structures over three weeks -- researchers who have been assessing the disaster's health impacts are taking stock of what they've learned, and of the work that lies ahead.
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nypost.com
Expert warns of eerie similarity to Palisades fire aftermath and...
A prominent advocate for 9/11 victims is cautioning that last year's devastating Palisades fire could lead to deadly respiratory illnesses for thousands -- in a crisis as big as the aftermath of the 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City.