Wildland firefighters face a huge pay cut without action by Congress – in the midst of strenuous, dangerous work during fire season
Working a day on the firelines as a wildland firefighter can require the endurance of riding the Tour de France. That takes a toll, as a physiologist explains.
Brent C. Ruby, Professor of exercise and work physiology, University of Montana •
conversation
Sept. 26, 2023 • ~9 min
Sept. 26, 2023 • ~9 min
Wildland firefighters are caught in the government shutdown drama – and facing a huge pay cut without action by Congress
Working a day on the firelines as a wildland firefighter can require the endurance of riding the Tour de France. That takes a toll, as a physiologist explains.
Brent C. Ruby, Professor of exercise and work physiology, University of Montana •
conversation
Sept. 26, 2023 • ~9 min
Sept. 26, 2023 • ~9 min
Wildland firefighters face a huge pay cut without action by Congress – here's how physically demanding this lifesaving job is
Wildland firefighters need the endurance of a cyclist in the Tour de France, and the work takes a toll on their bodies. A physiologist explains what’s at stake.
Brent C. Ruby, Professor of exercise and work physiology, University of Montana •
conversation
Sept. 26, 2023 • ~10 min
Sept. 26, 2023 • ~10 min
The UK has joined the EU's Horizon science funding scheme – but if we want the UK to lead, the hard work has just begun
The deal will bring relief to UK scientists after Brexit led to uncertainty over funding and collaborative projects.
Lucy Shackleton, Head of Public Policy & Partnerships, UCL European Institute, UCL •
conversation
Sept. 8, 2023 • ~8 min
Sept. 8, 2023 • ~8 min
New clean air and water labs to bring together researchers, policymakers to find climate solutions
Labs in Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, and South Asia will be led by J-PAL with support from Community Jameel.
Sarah DiCioccio | Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) •
mit
Aug. 29, 2023 • ~5 min
Aug. 29, 2023 • ~5 min
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