Climate Change is Making Wildfires Worse
What management tool is a great tool for reducing fuel loads in forests?
prescribed burns
What percentage of global carbon emissions does improper forest management contribute?
Up to 17%
What is the new type of battery mentioned in the passage that could potentially shake things up in the battery market?
Sodium-ion batteries
Which invasive species is described as causing significant structural damages and safety risks by burrowing into dams and other aquatic structures?
nutria
What year did the forest sector in North Carolina rebound to the pre-pandemic level?
2021
Trends of wildfires are expected to __________ in frequency, intensity and duration across the U.S.
increase
What is 1 of the common forest management practices consistent with Climate Smart Forestry strategies?
Thinning and harvesting
What is one potential advantage of sodium-ion batteries over lithium-ion batteries?
Lower cost
How are emerald ash borers primarily introduced into new areas?
wooden packing materials
What is an example of a primary mill that uses wood in round or log form?
saw mill or pulp mill
What is expected to increase the risk of wildfires across the United States?
rising greenhouse gas emissions
How might climate change affect timber production?
Decreased timber growth
What 2 elements are heavier than lithium?
hydrogen and helium.
What products have zebra mussels been detected within that are sold for use in aquariums?
moss balls
How much did the forest sector in North Carolina gain in total economic activities in 2021 compared to 2020?
$2.5 billion
What do we call any area where structures are built near or among natural lands with flammable vegetation?
wildland-urban interface
How can private landowners with limited forest landholdings earn income from carbon stored on their lands?
carbon markets
What 2 elements are not included in lower cost versions of lithium ion batteries?
cobalt and nickel
What have scientists and ecologists such as EO Wilson, Aldo Leopold, and Doug Tallamy compared biological systems to?
man-made machines
What was the total economic size of the forest sector in North Carolina in 2021?
$35 billion
Why are western states like California expected to experience a greater degree of vulnerability to wildfires?
decades of fire suppression
Which organization provides technical and financial assistance to private forest landowners to implement climate-smart practices?
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
When are sodium-ion batteries predicted to reach densities of nearly 150 watt-hours per kilogram by what year?
2025
Why were hogs released in the 1500s by European settlers?
food source
What percentage of the statewide economic output did the forest sector directly contribute in 2021?
2%