The next National Extension Wildland Fire Initiative quarterly meeting (hosted by the Association for Natural Resources Extension Professionals) on August 15th at 3PM ET (Zoom) will focus on topics related to smoke and air quality. David Godwin, Ph.D., Eytan Krasilovsky, and Jess Downing will talk about DIY air filters, air cleaner loaner programs, and opportunities to engage communities on smoke related topics. If you work in Cooperative Extension or similar community outreach join the meeting and find out more about NEWFI and their quarterly meetings.
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Partner Virtual Workshop: Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Wildland Fires
WORKSHOP
Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Wildland Fires
September 13-15, 2023
The National Academies Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate invites you to this workshop on September 13-15, 2023, on current understanding of how changes in wildland fire greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions could affect our ability to achieve ‘net-zero’ GHG emissions targets.
This workshop will identify opportunities to improve measurements and model projections of emissions in order to advance understanding and inform management practices that could limit emissions from wildland fires. Participants will consider how changes in emissions from these fires could affect our ability to achieve ‘net-zero’ GHG emissions targets. Additionally, workshop discussions will consider management practices that could be incorporated in current and future action plans. Registration and more information.
Continue ReadingEPA Air Quality Awareness Week Webinar Series
May 1-5, 2023 is Air Quality Awareness Week here in the US. In recognition of the week, the US EPA is hosting a five-part webinar series. The series starts on Monday, May 1, 2023 at 12:00 PM with a presentation on wildland fire and smoke. See the entire series with registration links below.
Mon. May 1 – Wildfires & Smoke with Rick Gillam REGISTER HERE
Tues. May 2 – Asthma & Your Health with Heidi LeSane and Guest REGISTER HERE
Wed. May 3 – Air Quality & Transportation with Will Carnright REGISTER HERE
Thurs. May 4 – Air Quality & Climate with Kayla Kern and Kelly Sheckler REGISTER HERE
Fri. May 5 – Participatory Science with Ryan Brown and Daniel Garver REGISTER HERE