Canadian First Nations’ diesel dependance offers transitional opportunity for wildfire reductions – Wildfire Today

Canadian First Nations’ diesel dependance offers transitional opportunity for wildfire reductions – Wildfire Today

Around 200,000 people in Canada live in diesel-dependent communities, most of whom are Indigenous and face major challenges. A new report claims that a transition to a more environmentally friendly fuel source could also reduce their wildfire risk. The recent paper, published in the Communications Earth & Environment journal, identified dual benefits if Canada’s First Nations transitioned away from diesel fuels to “fire-smart” fuels. Around 70% …