Tag: Forest Fires
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Xcel Energy prioritizes Boulder for wildfire safety efforts
The $2 billion statewide program must be approved by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission
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2023 Colorado wildfire outlook ‘moderate,’ with new helicopter to help battle blazes
The risk for the upcoming fire season is “moderate” through June and July according to long-term weather predictions, but that can change quickly, said Gov. Jared Polis at a press briefing Tuesday. State fire officials briefed Polis Tuesday on the upcoming 2023 wildfire outlook and the state preparedness plan, including state aerial resources available to…
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Jefferson County predicts up to $35 billion in climate-related damage through 2050
Jefferson County officials just sounded a $35 billion warning bell when it comes to tackling climate change. It came from the announcement of a Climate Action Plan, which seeks address the risks associated with climate change, notably fire and flood damage. The plan warns that deteriorating climate conditions could cost residents between $880 million and $1.25…
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U.S. Forest Service receives funding for forest fire mitigation along the Front Range
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Friday directing the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to spearhead efforts to protect, sustain and rebuild the nation’s old-growth forests, mitigate the threat of wildfire and support local communities’ response to forest fires. “These magnificent ecosystems are threatened by the climate impacts that…
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Randy Moore becomes first African-American chief of U.S. Forest Service
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Randy Moore, 66, took command as Chief of the United States Forest Service on Monday, replacing Vicki Christiansen, who has served as Chief since 2018. Christiansen is retiring after 40 years in forestry and wildland…