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Forest managers and public health experts hope to save lives by working together

Savannah D'Evelyn and Kaitlin Sullivan
April 25, 2025
Palisades Fire (CAL FIRE_Official / CC BY-NC 2.0)

As wildfires intensify and more people move to fire-prone areas, health and forestland experts are searching for ways to protect people from breathing in smoke. Collaboration is key.

Savannah D’Evelyn is an environmental health scientist and bio-social scientist at the University of Washington. Kaitlin Sullivan is a freelance journalist. She covers health, science, and the environment.