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Sticky fluid can be sprayed on grassy verges to prevent wildfires

30 September 2019

A weather-resistant fluid containing fire retardants can be sprayed onto vegetation to stop wildfires from starting at high-risk areas such as roadsides
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Extreme wildfires in the US could lead to long-term lung damage

12 September 2017

This year’s exceptional wildfire season could drag on until December, and the resulting air pollution poses a serious risk to people’s health

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