Initially, I had to read an article for my Environmental science class about wildfires. The article is split into 8 section and talk about if the Government causes wildfires and the policies to prevents them. Instead of regurgitating the ideas of these "important" and "well-known" people, I will share my opinions. Fair enough. That makes 9 sections you guys have to read.
Wildfires could be caused by natural responses and also be anthropogenic. Wildfires are uncontrollable and fueled by the climate, wind and burn countless amount of land. This also means the amount of money in damage the U.S has to spend. I believe that the government has the potential to create policies to prevent forest fires, but they should put the right people in charge. The government serves to protect us, but if it fails to do so, then we could sue. Judging from the fact that this is a suing nation.
The cause of wildfires are too many to look into. There can be many ways in which a fire can start. But more importantly, we should look into ways to prevent the fires. I always say, prevention is better than the cure. I cannot leave out one of the reasons why fires start. Humans. Yes we cause fires. Just a single cigarette can cause the destruction of thousands of acres. We need to take care of our environment; otherwise, we are hurting ourselves. I am fine with people who choose to live in an isolated area. Nature is beauty. Being able to live in an area surrounded by wildlife seems wonderful. Government should not intervene with the homeowners about living in the forest. "What people do with their own property should be between them and their insurance company." (O'Toole). "Regulation isn't necessary because Forest Service research has shown that wild land property owners" use simple techniques to protect from fires. The government could make policies but there is no point in them unless these polices are integrated into society.
Night...
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