A logging bill masquerading as wildfire protection
Despite its name, the Fix Our Forests Act would fast-track logging, weaken environmental safeguards, and do little to protect communities from wildfire or climate harm. By James Hansen and Dan Galpern for the Boston Globe Updated January 29, 2026 James Hansen, formerly director of the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies, directs the Program on Climate…
Federal Judge Nixes Rule That Enabled Clearcutting in the Name of Taming Wildfires
The Forest Service didn’t make a “reasoned decision” in exempting timber harvests from environmental review. After thousands of acres were logged without any environmental impact statement on Forest Service land in Oregon, a lawsuit was filed to stop the use of CE-6, a categorical exclusion to reduce wildfire danger intended for small areas. A Federal…
Slowing the Spread of Urban Fires Starts Right Outside the Home
A year after the LA wildfires, growing research is revealing just howessential the outdoor spaces between homes can be. After the California wildfires the rebuilding process could benefit from the research being done that shows houses are safer when the spaces between them are free of flammable material. Read the article by Linda Poon from…
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