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'Double-hazard' zones for wildfire in the West

Posted: 07 Feb 2022 12:56 PM PST

Rapidly growing communities in the American West's forests and shrublands are nestled in zones where local soil and plant traits amplify the effect of climate change on wildfire hazards and lead to bigger burns.

Wastewater monitoring for public health

Posted: 07 Feb 2022 12:56 PM PST

Researchers have been monitoring wastewater on the UC Davis campus and in the city of Davis for COVID-19 through the Healthy Davis Together program. A new article reviews their experiences and the advantages and limitations of wastewater testing as a public health tool in the COVID-19 pandemic.