Michael Rawlins, 2015 PEP Fellow, is quoted in an article about climate change and the risk of wildfires

“The warming atmosphere creates more evaporation and drying conditions,” he says. “So, you’re more likely to have the conditions that contribute to fire spread.” Read more here

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