52 pages 1 hour read

John Vaillant

Fire Weather: A True Story from a Hotter World

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2023

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Essay Topics

1.

How does Vaillant define the concept of “fire weather” in the book? Explain the scientific and meteorological aspects he implies in using this term and their relevance to understanding wildfires.

2.

Examine the psychological impact of living in a high-risk wildfire area. How does Vaillant portray the long-term effects on the residents of Fort McMurray? Comment on how the fire changed two key figures in the book.

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Reflect on how Fire Weather frames the ethical implications of human activity in the context of wildfires. What moral responsibilities does Vaillant suggest that individual humans have toward mitigating wildfire risks?