Defensible space is a buffer zone that helps prevent a fire from burning a building or property. Similar to control lines, defensible space can potentially stop the flames from spreading to homes while also creating a safe space for firefighters to control the blaze. Firefighters typically ...
See how a comprehensive and updated fire preplan for a property can help improve situational awareness and form a better icident response.
Make an Emergency Plan -Make sure everyone in the house knows what needs to be done to jump into action quickly in the event a fire is approaching. Use Fire-Resistant Building Materials -When you're building or doing repairs, make sure to use products that are capable of withstanding fire....
Mark Patel:The potential for any supplier is to have a lead in both technology and project development and, just as you would in any other sector, turn that into an IP [intellectual property] that’s defensible. There will be brands for carbon removal. Are we...
Creating defensible space around your home can not only prevent wildfire damage but may also save you money on California homeowners insurance. Of course, you’ll want to weigh the cost of these efforts against your potential savings, especially if your budget is limited. » MORE: How to ...
But as a honey bee researcher, I have to tell you that only the first item on that list is defensible. Although they are important for agriculture, honey bees, which are usually imported from outside the local area, also disturb natural ecosystems by competing with native bees. For several...
Jack Cohen: Right? It's not gonna happen for a whole bunch of reasons, one of which is that the population who live there, including me-- aren't gonna do it. Steve Inskeep: Is it reasonable for a homeowner in that situation, a fire bearing down on their neighborhood to just say, ...
This is why I asked Scott Kupor about ethics. VCs work closely with startups (they often join their board of directors) and I wanted to hold his feet to the fire and say: You (and your colleagues) have a responsibility to make sure your entrepreneurs are thinking about ethics. It’s ...
“Just suppose, if you are able, that significant man-made climate change is false; further, that it cannot happen, and that all changes to the climate system are due to external forcings, such as those caused by changes in solar output. Just suppose all this is true for the sake of ...
So, it appears as though lying was the sin for which they were killed. Was there something special about the nature of their lie that made it special compared to everyday instances of direct lying in my own life? I think the answer is “clearly not.” We are not told any details ...