With parts of the United States dealing with record-breaking cold, West Virginia University Extension experts are urging people to take extra precautions to keep themselves and their families safe. They are available to discuss prevention through proper planning and simple safety measures.
As the deadly California fires persisted into a second week, a West Virginia University air quality expert said people within hundreds of miles may experience the effects and that — beyond any immediate health concerns — a swift, thorough cleanup must occur to prevent lingering effects in the environment.
As the destruction continues with southern California’s wildfires that could be the costliest in U.S. history, one West Virginia University researcher said ongoing warm air temperatures and variable precipitation will lead to even more extreme fires in the future.
The West Virginia University Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast, hosted by the WVU Center for Black Culture, is set for 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday (Jan. 18) in the Mountainlair Ballrooms.
A West Virginia University expert says wildfires, which are already unpredictable, are particularly hard to control when paired with extreme winds and in heavily residential areas, like the devastating situation southern California is currently facing.
A West Virginia University expert says while warning labels can help people make informed decisions about health risks associated with a behavior or product, they can also inadvertently contribute to a stigma that may result in the delay of screenings or treatments.