Can Grazing Reduce Wildfire Risks?

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis, explains how grazing could be an innovative solution to reduce wildfire risks. Wildfires are often fueled by dry vegetation in fields and mountainous areas. Introducing farm animals to graze in these fire-prone regions could naturally reduce vegetation, decreasing the likelihood of fires. This low-intervention method highlights how inventive practices can help mitigate climate disasters.


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