Webinar to focus on climate change and wildfires

July 18, 2013

University Relations

Tina Buxbaum
907-474-7812
7/18/13


The Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy will host a statewide webinar Tuesday, July 23, at 10 a.m.

Mike Flannigan from the University of Alberta will discuss how a warmer world means longer fire seasons, more lightning activity and drier fuels. He will also speak about how enhanced fire danger rating systems could help people adapt to a warmer world.

For registration and dial-in instructions, visit www.accap.uaf.edu or call 907-474-7812.

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