Look, for years, we have focused on putting out fires. And we were very, very successful at it, and by being successful at it, we have caused the problem that we have got, and that is that the West, particularly, burns every year.
James E. Risch: “Look, for years, we have focused on putting out fires. And we were very, very successful at it, and by being successful…”
On the recordJune 8, 2023
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Risch discusses the consequences of successful fire suppression leading to more frequent wildfires.
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