Inequities in wildfire risk distribution to people and their communities

Alyssa Thomas

doi:10.1016/j.oneear.2024.05.018

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Inequities in wildfire risk distribution to people and their communities

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Alyssa Thomas

Year:

2024

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Pacific Southwest Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oneear.2024.05.018

Source:

One Earth. 7(6): 956-958

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Abstract

As wildfires worsen across the globe, there is increased attention on the inequitable distribution of the risks to people. Pre-existing risks and vulnerabilities compound the risk to many populations. Those who bear the worst of these risks are usually underserved and ethnic/racial minority communities.

Keywords

wildfire risk, social vulnerability, environmental justice, compound risk

Citation

Thomas, Alyssa S. 2024. Inequities in wildfire risk distribution to people and their communities. One Earth. 7(6): 956-958. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oneear.2024.05.018.