Research into urban firestorms reveals how warming climates contribute to increasingly destructive fires that turn buildings into fuel. Preventive measures can make homes safer against such fires.
Public-health researchers are often targeted for their work on the harms of tobacco, alcohol, and ultra-processed foods, facing intimidation tactics such as cyberattacks and lawsuits.
Public-health physician May van Schalkwyk emphasizes the need for stronger legal and emotional support for researchers facing industry aggression, advocating for continued action against intimidation.
Environmental-policy researcher Rebecca Bromley-Trujillo insists that, despite political challenges to climate agreements, effective climate action is still achievable with proper determination and initiatives.
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