News & Media: Stanford Wildfire Research

Scott Fendorf's burn control experiment, the BurnBot, aims to predict when and how wildfire can change soil chemistry. 

NBC News highlights Scott Fendorf's research that shows how wildfires alter soil composition.

Scott Fendorf's study found that wildfires can change soil composition, hurting soils' ability to store carbon dioxide.

Michael Wara collaborated with insurance companies in California to inform how big wildfire funds need to be to restore market confidence. A similar approach is now being used in Hawai'i after the Maui wildfires.

Scott Fendorf discusses how wildfires can transform benign chromium in soil into its toxic form in this radio episode.

Michael Wara applauds the introduction of the California Wildfire Mitigation Strategic Planning Act as a means to "maximize the effectiveness of California's work to reduce the impacts of wildfire."

Michael Wara comments on the monopolistic culture of the United States' energy system and the consequences of power shut-offs during natural disasters. 

Fendorf comments on how those who live in the middle of the United States and on the East Coast need to understand wildfires have the potential to impact their homes too. Additionally, Heft-Neal mentions the health implications that come with wildfire smoke such as circulatory system issues, headaches, heart attacks, and strokes.

Scott Fendorf's new research reveals that wildfires can change a benign form of chromium into a toxin. 

Michael Wara hopes policymakers use scientific findings to push for use of prescribed burns.

Michael Wara discusses the FAIR Plan, an insurance policy for Californians in high fire risk areas. 

Michael Wara discusses federal clean air standards, specifically the Clean Air Act. 

Michael Wara coauthors the study mentioned in this article about the effectiveness of prescribed burns.

Michael Wara comments on the effectiveness of low-intensity burns to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire.

Stanford University and Columbia University publish the first study that quantifies the magnitude of protection an area has following a mild, beneficial fire and how that long protection lasts. 

Michael Wara and Marshall Burke comment on an uptick in air pollution and a legal loophole has allowed the EPA to strike pollution from clean air tallies.

Marshall Burke is quoted on a new study showing that in the United States, smoke from wildfires is undoing progress from the Clean Air Act.

The onslaught of wildfire smoke amid a warming climate has rolled back years of air quality gains in the U.S.

Michael Wara comments on the recent power outages in Oregon in an attempt to curb wildfires.

The multibillion-dollar liabilities faced by Hawaiian Electric for the deadly wildfire in Maui — compounded by Maui County’s lawsuit against the utility on Thursday — are reverberating through the electricity industry and are forcing a reckoning for power companies and their customers, nationwide.

Here's what you should know about air pollution from these blazes.

Chris Field discusses controlled burn options for California.

Jeff Koseff and colleagues create model to analyze wind impacts on wildfire.

Chris Field reflects on 2023's wildfire season. 

Michael Wara comments on how utilities can prevent wildfires in the future.

Gabrielle Wong-Parodi reports results from a recent study on migration linked to wildfires.

Stanford researchers offer practical tips to mitigate harm from wildfire smoke.

KCRW | Michael Wara discusses the Washburn Fire, fuels management, prescribed fire, and hiring challenges in the federal workforce       

High Country News | Mary Prunicki explains how the impacts of wildfire smoke are felt far beyond the fire's immediate area. 

E&E News | Michael Wara is quoted on the lessons we can learn from past California wildfires to better prepare for future disasters.

Life With Fire | Michael Wara is interviewed in a podcast on the risks and impacts of wildfires and wildfire policy.

The Guardian | Chris Field is quoted explaining how combatting wildfires requires addressing the housing crisis in California.

Davis Vanguard | Michael Wara is quoted on the continuing impacts of drought in California and what they mean in terms of wildifre prevention.

KCRW | Michael Wara weighs in on federal funding for California wildfire relief and preparedness. 

Quartz | Noah Diffenbaugh comments on the link between wildfire and drought in California.

National Geographic | Michael Wara is quoted on how ending traditional land management contributed to current fire conditions.

Smithsonian Magazine | Mary Prunicki is quoted on how wildfires have become a national public health problem.

National Geographic | Mary Prunicki comments on the national and global threat of wildfire smoke to human health.

The Mercury News | Noah Diffenbaugh is quoted on the causes of California wildifres and how a better understanding can help us prepare for future fires.

The Mercury News | Noah Diffenbaugh explains how a better understanding of fire conditions can help us prepare for future fires.

The Guardian | Mary Prunicki explains how everyone is vulnerable to the negative health effects of wildfire smoke.

Mic | Noah Diffenbaugh explains how the increasing severity of wildfire season can be linked to ongoing climate change.

KRON4 | Alexandra Konings is quoted on how this year's drought in California will influence the wildfire season.

The Mercury News | Eric Appel discusses the potential for a new fire-stopping technology he developed to help prevent further catastrophic wildfires.

San Francisco Chronicle | Director Chris Field comments on the 2020 fire season and its connection to climate change.

The Guardian | Marshall Burke and Mary Prunicki comment on new study on wildfire smoke and air pollution

San Francisco Chronicle | Michael Wara and Marshall Burke explain new findings showing wildfire smoke is now responsible for as much as half of the fine-particulate air pollution in western states.

Associated Press | Marshall Burke comments on new study showing up to half of air pollution in Western U.S. is from wildfire smoke in recent years.