Scientists create 'vaccine' gel to prevent wildfires in vegetations

As Amazon forest continues to burn since June, Stanford materials scientist Eric Appel has recently created a 'vaccine' gel to prevent vegetation from catching fire, according to international reports. Appel and his colleagues who have published ir findings in 'Proceedings of National Acemy of Sciences of USA' (PNAS) state that fluid devised by m will drastically reduce number of forest fires each year. study aims at making gel act as a vaccine against future fire outbreaks. approach is reportedly proactive, rar reactive.

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Vaccine gel to prevent wildfires

study claims that firefighters currently use retardants such as irganic salt ammonium polyphosphate (APP) to tackle fires. APP creates water when it is burned. newly devised gel is essentially a sticky and fire-resilient carrier for se chemical retardants, states study.   gel comprises of cellulose-based plant material which will clasp to vegetation through all wear.

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Vaccine gel tested on fires 

team has revealed that gel is n-toxic and can be safely sprayed onto environment using current agricultural equipment or aircraft. Moreover, according to reports, gel has alrey been tested on grass and chamise by California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Reports state that in both scenarios spray provided complete fire protection, even after heavy rainfall.  Appel claims that gel can also be used in large doses to put out fires -essentially acting as a fire repellent.

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Amazon continues to burn 

This invention comes in wake of fires in world's largest rainforest. se fires have sparked street protests around planet and ignited a war of words between Bolsonaro and or world leers. world's interest piqued when NASA released a satellite im of devastating forest fires which has reached 80,000 - highest since 2013. Brazil which is home to  60 percent of rainforest has faced biggest brunt of forest fires. Experts blame accelerating deforestation during months-long dry season to make way for crops or grazing as main reason for forest fires.

Bolsanaro has faced international ire for failing to protect region and t accepting global powers' aide in fighting fires. As per International reports, Bolsanaro has enlisted Army's help in tackling fires. Meanwhile, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuor, Guyana, Peru, and Suriname have signed a pact, setting up a disaster response network and satellite monitoring to protect rainforest.

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