Josh West

professor of earth sciences and environmental studies at the University of Southern California

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The federal government will not test soil in the fire zones, so USC researchers are doing it for them. For earth scientist Josh West, the work is close to home.

USC professor’s house burned down, now he’s helping victims test their soil

The federal government will not test soil in the fire zones, so USC researchers are doing it for them. For earth scientist Josh West, the work is close to home.

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