By Chet Wade
RealClearEnergy on May 29, 2025:
Wildfire Awareness Month might be coming to a close, but it is still critical that the focus remains on a coordinated, federal response to wildfires. With wildfire season in full effect and some states already experiencing dangerous wildfires, there’s never been a more pivotal moment for leaders and policymakers to acknowledge the growing threat wildfires pose to the United States, including 115 million Americans living in high-risk areas. Wildfires are becoming more frequent, more intense, and more costly. With more U.S. counties across the country now at high risk for wildfires, we must do more to develop commonsense solutions that keep all communities safe.
Federal action is needed, now more than ever, to protect American communities and businesses from wildfires. Recently, Congress has begun to develop a comprehensive and resilient approach to wildfires with the bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act. This legislation is an important first step to expedite and improve the process of preventative work on federal lands and to help manage wildfire risk….
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