by Matteo Cavallito<\/p>\n
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The most severe wildfires<\/strong> can alter soil chemistry<\/strong> with obvious consequences for ecosystem recovery and human health. These mechanisms, however, are still poorly understood, suggesting the need for more intensive monitoring and subsequent theoretical modeling. This is supported by a study<\/a> by a group of scientists from Stanford University<\/strong> and Colorado State University<\/strong>.<\/p>\n A better understanding of the mechanisms at work would help make more informed decisions on some key issues, a statement<\/a> from the authors points out. Such as \u201chow to treat drinking water sourced from burned areas, support reforestation, and protect workers against toxins during cleanup, rebuilding, or revegetation<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n