The Impact of Climate Change on Wildfires in California
Prof. Daniel Ornstein from the Faculty of Architecture and Town Planning discusses the wildfires in his home state of California.
“Every new neighborhood in these areas makes firefighters’ work more difficult and puts more people at risk, even when considering buffer zones and fire-resistant materials. California has always experienced wildfires, but drought, heat, and wind—intensified by climate change—are increasing their frequency and severity.”
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