Forest Service to Close 57 Wildfire Research Stations
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- The U.S. Forest Service will close 57 research stations, potentially leading to the loss of vital work on fires and climate change.
- The agency is relocating its headquarters from Washington to Utah, a decision that has generated significant concern among scientists.
- Grist highlights that this Forest Service overhaul is sowing widespread confusion and concern, indicating a broader impact beyond just the research stations.
Why it matters: The closure of 57 research stations could halt crucial wildfire and climate change studies.
