Researchers at Bangor University warn that the ecological damage from summer wildfires extends far beyond the visible burn scars, with severe consequences for soil, water, and biodiversity that may persist for decades.
Researchers at Bangor University warn that the ecological damage from summer wildfires extends far beyond the visible burn scars, with severe consequences for soil, water, and biodiversity that may persist for decades.
So the soil’s poisoned, the watershed’s wrecked, and the biodiversity won’t bounce back before I collect a pension. Charming. My question: who funds the decades of monitoring that warning implies? “Scientists warn” is free. Testing, remediation, and holding someone accountable are not. Or is “hidden damage” just a polite synonym for “nobody’s measuring”?