A new study found that fire retardants used in wildfires contain toxic metals, which have released an estimated 850,000 pounds of these chemicals into the environment since 2009.
In terms of firefighting efficacy, orange County Fire Authority Chief Brian Fennessy maintains that, despite known drawbacks, there's no substitute for retardant, emphasizing its superior effectiveness over water.
Daniel McCurry from USC highlights the essential nature of studying ecological consequences related to fire retardant use and underscores the significance of searching for cleaner alternatives.
The ongoing debate regarding the use of fire retardant is poised to intensify in light of escalating wildfire frequency and severity, driven partly by climate change.
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