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Erica Smithwick: A practical, financially helpful way to fight climate change

As climate change continues to harm our children in more dangerous ways — just like last month’s wildfires — it’s paramount to take advantage of the resources available to keep our kids safe. Their future depends on it.

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Penn State expert offers advice on learning to live with wildfires

Wildfires in Canada are breaking records this year, and one effect has been days of haze and unhealthy air in Pennsylvania. WPSU spoke with Erica Smithwick, a fire ecology expert and distinguished professor of geography at Penn State, about the fires and what role climate change is playing.
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