Wildfires and Air

Nolan Miller

Heagerty 

Period 1


    In the American West, wildfires are a common summer occurrence. However, studies show that these fires are gradually growing and emitting more smoke, a factor that could greatly affect the air quality of the region. As a result of this, researchers believe that these areas may have a hard time meeting air quality standards in as little as 15 years. The situation is being closely monitored, and efforts are being made to help forest management as well as find a way to intervene and limit the amount of emissions produced.

I think that it crazy that in just 15 years, air in these areas could fail to meet standards. However, I understand why this is the case. If more and more smoke and chemicals are emitted by these fires, it is only so long before the air deteriorates to an unsafe point. 

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  1. AnonymousMay 3, 2021 at 10:06 AM

    I wonder if there is a specific cause of the wildfires increasing. It probably has to do with global warming and the climate changing. Also, these gasses are adding to the greenhouse affect which causes more wildfires. It seems like a deadly cycle.

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  2. AnonymousMay 11, 2021 at 7:02 AM

    This is a shame since it is just another one of the developing problems in the world right now. I think it's important that researchers are taking note of issues like this so that we have time to prepare in any possible way, & also to reevaluate what we're doing to the environment & make an effort to fix it. I'm glad that there is work being done to try & reduce emissions but I just hope it is being prioritized enough to make a difference.

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  3. AnonymousMay 20, 2021 at 9:06 AM

    That is so insane to think about. That one day the places in that area will no longer be inhabited by humans. Hopefully there will be enough time to try to prevent that from happening, and try figuring out why the fires are emitting more smoke.

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