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Sustainability News Highlights
- How the oil industry and growing political divides turned climate change into a partisan issue
The climate policy pendulum is swinging back again with Trump in office. Money, lobbying and talking about red vs. blue states all play a role in the political and public divide. - Could Crowdsourcing Hold the Key to Early Wildfire Detection?
USC researchers develop low-cost wildfire detection system to accurately detect wildfires minutes—even seconds—after they ignite. - Why Do Wildfires Increase Flood Risk?
An expert on fluid dynamics shares how engineers can help mitigate flooding after major wildfires.