An invasive grass species may be one reason fires are bigger and more frequent in certain regions of the western United States, according to a team of researchers. I understand that this has become a widespread problem very recently after seeing roaring wildfires on the news all over the country, and that fires are now becoming more frequent and more deadly due to the arrival of cheatgrass. A possible solution to this issue would be to develop new firefighting techniques that stress suppressing fires of a larger caliber. My opinion on the matter is that this has become almost a regular topic on national news, and many people have lost their homes, families, and lives to this increasing trend in wildfires. When it gets to the point that people are dying, that is when all stops must be pulled to insure the survival of others.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/12/121205132357.htm
No comments:
Post a Comment