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It's almost like government spending can create public goods, like community risk reduction for wildfires

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How Trump cuts may have hindered a key way of preventing future wildfires

U.S. Forest Service work to reduce wildfire fuel was down nearly 40 percent from where it’s been on average over the last four years, a new report shows.

The Washington Post

Bud Talbot Dec 26, 2024

On this third anniversary of the #MarshallFire in #Colorado
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How disasters and extreme weather events can make housing even more unaffordable | CNN Business
https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/26/economy/extreme-weather-unaffordable-housing/index.html

Disasters and extreme weather are making America’s homes even more unaffordable

The larger and more expensive homes that are built after a disaster or extreme weather event underscore how unexpected catastrophes can change the character of areas in short order.

CNN