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US budget cuts to make wildfire season tougher

2013-05-14 14:37:09| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Associated Press: After another dry winter across much of the West, fire officials are poised for a tough wildfire season that will be even more challenging because federal budget cuts mean fewer firefighters on the ground, Interior Secretary Sally Jewell said Monday. Jewell, who is just five weeks into her new job, said automatic budget cuts mandated by Congress will force fire managers to make choices as they prioritize resources. They also will have fewer resources to use on strategies designed to reduce...

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