wildfire mitigation
Coverage of wildfire mitigation in the Nexus archive.
- Wildfire mitigation proposal could raise electric bills for Kauai residents
Kauai Island Utility Cooperative applied for a wildfire safety surcharge that could increase average monthly electric bills by $13 for residents starting in April 2027.
- Colorado's firefighting strategies have evolved significantly over the decades — here's a look at the history
Colorado's firefighting strategies have evolved from full fire suppression to using technology, science, and pre-season mitigation efforts like forest thinning and prescribed burns. Brett Wolk of Colorado State University highlights the shift toward balancing fire's ecological role with risk reduction, emphasizing collaboration between researchers and fire agencies to improve response effectiveness.
- Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 14 – Christy MacPherson
Christy MacPherson, a candidate for State Senate District 14, expressed concerns about wildfire mitigation, flooding, and corporate accountability. The statement highlights her focus on environmental and regulatory issues.
- Lowering California’s high utility costs takes more than flashy slogans. It needs these reforms
California's electricity rates, nearly double the national average, require reforms beyond campaign promises like rate freezes or breaking up PG&E. The article highlights wildfire-related costs as a key driver of rate increases and proposes solutions such as reducing utility profit margins on mitigation projects and enforcing stricter utility budgets.
- Boulder launches largest-ever wildfire grazing program to protect homes
The City of Boulder has initiated its largest wildfire grazing program, using cattle to clear vegetation in 65 acres of Wildland Urban Interface areas to reduce wildfire risks. The effort, supported by residents like Vicki Bynum, aims to lower fuel loads near homes and infrastructure by grazing dry grasses and trampling dead vegetation.