by Susanne | Dec 4, 2021 | 2021 Wildfire Advent, Disaster Management, Hazards, Preparedness, Wildfire
A few months ago, we were swimming in smoke. Well, not me. I stop outdoor exercise when wildfire smoke pushes the Air Quality Index (AQI) above 125. Even though that’s below the 150 “Unhealthy” rating. You see, AQI only measures five major pollutants:...
by Zach Pipkin | Dec 3, 2021 | 2021 Wildfire Advent, Disaster Management, Hazards, Wildfire
Wildfires affect EVERYONE. This statement might seem extreme. Especially, if you live in a city — far from trees, or much of anything flammable really that you can see. It isn’t. Burning biomass contributes significantly to climate change, and wildfires burn a...
by Susanne | Dec 1, 2021 | 2021 Wildfire Advent, Disaster Management, Hazards, Wildfire
You’ve heard of baptism by fire. But what about baptism of a fire? Hurricane names are drawn sequentially from a pre-established list that is managed by the World Meteorological Organization. Wildfire naming isn’t as systematic. In California, wildfires...
by Garett Dworman | Jul 28, 2021 | COVID-19, Disaster Management, Hazards, Leaders, News, Recovery, Research
We talked to grassroots leaders in COVID-19 to understand what support would help them. This is what we take away. You can see an overview of the research on the study’s project page. Read the full report to get all the details of how we conducted the study, who the...
by Garett Dworman | Jul 27, 2021 | COVID-19, Disaster Management, Hazards, Leaders, News, Recovery, Research
At the start of the pandemic, we talked to 11 fascinating individuals about COVID-19 grassroots responses. Here’s what we learned. You can see an overview of the research on the study’s project page. Read the full report to get all the details of how we conducted the...
by Susanne | Jul 20, 2021 | COVID-19, Disaster Management, Hazards, Leaders, Recovery, Research
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we set out to learn how we might expand our programs to help those who are helping others. Here is our report! We extend our deepest appreciation to Garett Dworman for generously volunteering his time and skills to conduct...
