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Fires and Invasive Grass Threaten American West
Cheatgrass, an invasive weed, chokes out native sagebrush -- and sets the stage for massive blazes.
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The Physics Of Setting Leaves Aflame
Even if cheap pyrotechnics isn't your thing, the physics behind how this works is relevant to anyone with eyes.
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Managing Forests To Manage Wildfires
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The Winning Answer to a Burning Question
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