The purpose of this lesson is to explore the relationship between fire and forests in Idaho. Wildfires have been a way of life in Idaho for millennia. But, recently they’ve become more severe. Fire seasons are starting sooner, fires are burning hotter and they’re lasting longer.

That’s caught the attention of fire and climate experts from the University of Idaho. They warn that a warming climate is adding fuel to an already dangerous problem. Declining air quality in the western U.S. has also prompted NASA and NOAA to study the adverse effects of smoke. Outdoor Idaho explores the science behind Living with Wildfire.