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Western wildfires destroyed 246% more homes, buildings over the past decade—scientists explain

Western wildfires destroyed 246% more homes, buildings over the past decade—scientists explain

 

  The Conversation

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More homes are burning in wildfires in nearly every Western state. The reason? Humans. CU experts Jennifer Balch, Maxwell Cook and Natasha Stavros share on The Conversation.