This ground-breaking study from the Wildfires and Human Health working group shows counties in the US with the highest sustained smoke particulate matter include the most vulnerable populations, including people with disabilities, single family homes, and Black, LatinX and Tribal communities. The paper also provides updates to the 2017 wildfire smoke vulnerability assessment, showing dramatically increased vulnerability in the US Pacific northwest.
Interested in learning more about SNAPP and our ongoing call for proposals for new working groups? In this webinar from October 24, 2023, the Science for Nature and People Partnership (SNAPP) Management Team offers information on the program’s background and goals, the 2023 call for proposals for new working groups, how to apply, and what reviewers look for in competitive applications.