Declarations

Fire Goats “We’re thinking that having the goats go in and eat back the brush might be the best way to maintain the treatment.” — Hilary Boyd, a wildlife biologist with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, speaking about a …

Fighting Fires with Aluminum Foil “It’s pretty expensive, and you’d feel stupid if they stopped the fire before it got close. But I’m really glad we did it. It was pretty nerve-wracking when the flames came down the slope.” — …

Forget Cars “I hate cars, I don’t trust people driving them, especially in New Jersey, and I see a lot of accidents and it’s scary. When someone pulls into our lane, maybe from a parking lot, I just automatically tense …

Pioneering Insurance Products “Despite the challenges that the commonwealth, and the world, has endured during the ongoing pandemic, Pennsylvania’s insurance market continues to introduce pioneering new insurance products and solutions.” — Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman said in a press …

Wildfires and Solar Panels “Obviously, solar projects need to be exposed to the elements in order to produce power, and while some may be robust to a greater or lesser extent in the face of most forms of extreme weather, …

Medical Board Complaints “I thought there would be a lot of integrity and thoroughness to the investigation process, and I didn’t get a sense that the medical board really looked at the matter.” — Alka Airy, who filed a complaint …

No Guarantees “Can you guarantee the people who buy your house that that water is going to stay out of there? I don’t think you can.” — Matthew Jewell, chair of Louisiana’s Iberville Parish Council, addressing property developers at a …

Western Wildfires “All these steps are in the right direction, but the challenge is big and complex.” — John Bailey, professor of silviculture and fire management at Oregon State University, said wildfire mitigation steps ongoing in the drought plagued Western …

Consistency Needed “It’s not whether or not a plant cares about their employees. … There is a need for consistency.” — Sen. Tony Vargas, of Omaha, who sponsored a bill rejected by Nebraska lawmakers that would have mandated coronavirus protections …

Breach Advantage “No one representing the department will ask you for insurance, Medicare, Medicaid or personal financial information. No one representing the department will call you about the breach unless they are returning a call you made to us first.” …