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Andrew J. Whelton

Andrew J. Whelton is a professor of Civil, Environmental and Ecological Engineering at Purdue University.
Maui Wildfires Smoldered Underground, Threatening Water For Agriculture Cammy Clark/Civil Beat/2024

Maui Wildfires Smoldered Underground, Threatening Water For Agriculture

Wildfires don’t just burn farmland. They can contaminate the water farmers use to irrigate crops and support livestock.