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Study identifies oaks, dry duff and debris as top power line failure risks

Wildfires and power outages caused by vegetation near powerlines have contributed to some of the state's most destructive fires. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. To ...
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University of Oklahoma to use AI to predict tree failures before storms hit

NORMAN, Okla. – An interdisciplinary team of researchers from across the University of Oklahoma has received a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to transform how communities ...
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Cal Poly researchers look at powerlines and wildfire risks

Wildfires and power outages caused by vegetation near powerlines have contributed to some of the state’s most destructive fires. To better understand and avoid those risks and guide safer management, ...
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UPDATED: Strong winds topple trees, power lines in Loveland

A tree trunk splintered by strong winds stands damaged Wednesday in Civic Center Park in Loveland. Gusts exceeding 50 mph knocked down multiple trees across the city. (Jocelyn Rowley/Loveland Reporter ...
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If a Tree Falls in Florida Who is Responsible?

On April 16, 2025 we asked the question, “if a tree falls in Florida, who is responsible?” Could shifting liability for tree failures impact the region’s urban canopy? This week, Guest Host Matt ...