What do we see when we game out the region’s strategies for managing wildfires in a world with increasing fire weather?
The Rising Costs of Oregon’s Sprawl into Fire Country
390,000 Oregonians and counting live in wildfire-prone areas. Everyone in the state pays the price.
Northwest Utilities’ Wildfire Risk—and Spending—Is Skyrocketing
And it threatens to stall the clean energy transition, but there’s a fix.
11% of Northwest Residents Live in Fire Country; 100% Pay the Price
1.6 million people live in high hazard areas. As the region continues to build in flammable landscapes, policymakers can protect communities with smarter building choices and the truth about rising risk.
Four Ways Context Matters for Wildfire News Coverage
Reporters can help people see the forest, even when the trees are on fire.
Blazing a Trail: The Vital Role of Wildfire Hazard Maps
Sophisticated and high-resolution maps such as Oregon’s are essential tools for thriving in a fiery future.
The Best Wildfire Solution We’re Not Using
Three ways to curb the sprawl that traps us on a wildfire treadmill.