1、Job Exposure to Wildfire Risk in the American WestAJob Exposure to Wildfire Risk in the American WestEmily Joiner,Margaret Walls,and Matthew Wibbenmeyer Report 25-08 April 2025Resources for the FutureiAbout the Authors Emily Joiner is a research associate at Resources for the Future(RFF)who works on
2、 a suite of topics with a focus on wildfire risk impacts and mitigation.Joiner obtained bachelors degrees in sustainability and in economics from Arizona State University and a masters degree in agricultural and resource economics from the University of Arizona.Margaret Walls is senior fellow and di
3、rector of the Climate Risks and Resilience Program,as well as cohost of RFFs podcast,Resources Radio.Wallss research focuses on the impacts of extreme weather,floods,hurricanes,and wildfires on people and communities and the design of programs and policies to equitably enhance resilience to such eve
4、nts.Matthew Wibbenmeyer is a fellow at RFF.Wibbenmeyers research studies climate impacts and mitigation within the US land sector,with a special emphasis on wildfire impacts and management.US wildfire activity has accelerated in recent years,leading to increases in property damages,carbon emissions,
5、and health impacts due to smoke.About RFFResources for the Future(RFF)is an independent,nonprofit research institution in Washington,DC.Its mission is to improve environmental,energy,and natural resource decisions through impartial economic research and policy engagement.RFF is committed to being th
6、e most widely trusted source of research insights and policy solutions leading to a healthy environment and a thriving economy.The views expressed here are those of the individual authors and may differ from those of other RFF experts,its officers,or its directors.Sharing Our WorkOur work is availab