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Fire and water: how wildfires impact water quality, quantity and infrastructure
Article originally written by Cierra George Wildfires are a natural phenomenon that can have regenerative properties for ecosystems. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), these fires have become more severe and harmful to vegetation, wildlife and water due to climate change. Texas wildfire trends Climate change has increased drought prevalence across the state, according to…