Comparing the Effects of Wildfire and Hazard Reduction Burning Area on Air Quality in Sydney

Landscape fires emit smoke that contains particulate matter (PM) that can be harmful to human health. Prescribed fires or hazard reduction burns (HRBs) and wildfires can substantially reduce air quality in populated areas. While HRBs reduce the size and PM output of future wildfires, they also produ...

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Main Authors: Michael A. Storey, Owen F. Price
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Atmosphere
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/14/11/1657