Wildfires to come

Oregon has ranked as the top state for wildfires by some measures this year. Although the fire season is expected to continue for another month, these events have received limited attention. The state's future environmental condition may depend on how these wildfires are addressed.
Oregon’s wildfires haven’t gotten their due this year. They’ve made some headlines and generated some discussion, but they deserve more. The condition of Oregon may depend on their getting it. By some measures, Oregon has been the number one state this year for wildfires. While fire season won’t be over for another month or so, […]
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