The travel industry has seen a sharp increase in bookings both abroad and domestically. With more travelers planning trips, jet setters are looking less for touristy experiences and more for authentic stays that focus on the local culture.
The harms of air pollutants created by wildfires are clear. What’s lost in the haze, though, is that wildfire smoke can carry those pollutants vast distances, threatening communities that are unfamiliar with the risks. The latest TipSheet explains the dangers and how far-flung wildfire smoke travels, then offers a dozen story ideas plus reporting resources.
MOULTRIE, Ga. — For the past two years, The Moultrie Observer has selected the coronavirus pandemic as its Local Story of the Year. In 2022, the most important story was