What’s on their skin?
Study investigates firefighters’ toxic exposure from wildfire ash
At the end of a long shift, black stains cover yellow Nomex shirts, telling the story of grueling hours spent on the fireline. Across the West each summer, wildland firefighters collapse into sleeping bags still dirty from the day’s work, prioritizing a hot meal and sleep over showers and clean clothes. In a dangerous job riddled with hazards, dirt may be the least of their concerns. But is there a danger lingering on their skin? At the Garnet Fire in California’s Sierra National Forest, a team...-
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What’s on their skin?
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At the end of a long shift, black stains cover yellow Nomex shirts, telling the story of grueling hours spent on the fireline. Across the West each summer, wildland firefighters collapse into sleeping -
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Editors’ note: This is a guest article from the National Forest Foundation. We believe in a world where caring for forests is second nature. At the National Forest Foundation, we transform America's -
Community roots, lasting impact
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