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sanitation@sanitation@lemmy.today
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Senators demand crackdown on wildfire “prediction market” bets | Fire experts warn such markets could incentivize arson.

arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/08/senators-demand-crackdown-on-wildfire-prediction-markets/
Ars TechnicaSenators demand crackdown on wildfire "prediction market" betsFire experts warn such markets could incentivize arson.
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velma@velma@sh.itjust.works
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This shit makes me particularly upset as the current Washington State fires were caused by an arsonist.

10,000 acres burning and only 13% contained.

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Snot Flickerman@SnotFlickerman@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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I’m not even near the fires and I’ve been cooped up inside for days because the AQI is insanely bad all over the state.

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ayyy@ayyy@sh.itjust.works
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The 3 seasons of Washington: windy rain, smoke, and lukewarm rain.

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