Wildland Fires: Toward Improved Understanding and Forecasting of Air Quality Impacts - Proceedings of a Workshop (Paperback)

Wildland fires pose a growing threat to air quality and human health. Fire is a natural part of many landscapes, but the extent of area burned and the severity of fires have been increasing, concurrent with human movement into previously uninhabited fire-prone areas and forest management practices that have increased fuel loads. These changes heighten the risk of exposure to fire itself and emissions (smoke), which can travel thousands of miles and affect millions of people, creating local, regional, and national air quality and health concerns. To address this growing threat, the National Academies brought together atmospheric chemistry and health research communities, natural resource managers, and decision makers to discuss current knowledge and needs surrounding how wildland fire emissions affect air quality and human health. Participants also explored opportunities to better bridge these communities to advance science and improve the production and exchange of information. This publication summarizes the workshop discussions and themes that emerged throughout the meeting. Table of Contents Front Matter Overview Introduction Wildfires and Human Health - An Overview Where Are We Now? Where Do We Want to Be? How Do We Get There? References Appendix A: Statement of Task Appendix B: Planning Committee Biographical Sketches Appendix C: Workshop Agenda

General

Imprint:	National Academies Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 2022
Authors:	National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine • Division on Earth and Life Studies • Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology • Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate
Editors:	April Melvin
Dimensions:	279 x 216mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	80
ISBN-13:	978-0-309-27737-2
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Environmental impact of natural disasters & phenomena
LSN:	0-309-27737-X
Barcode:	9780309277372

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