#wildfires

#wildfires

Smog in Central Texas worsened due to agricultural fires in Mexico, spread of wildfires, lack of cold fronts, and spring heat. [ more ]

Summer in France could be hotter than normal with a high probability of above-average temperatures, especially in southern regions. [ more ]

Studying ancient charcoal remnants helps understand how fires shaped and were influenced by environmental changes over millions of years. [ more ]

The Camp Fire in Butte County in 2018 holds the record for the most destructive wildfire in California history in terms of the number of structures destroyed. [ more ]

Ontario extends health coverage to wildland firefighters for cancer, heart, and PTSD, aligning with municipal firefighters. Skin cancer now included with reduced service time. [ more ]

Alexis Rockman's exhibition 'Conflagration' showcases new works inspired by global wildfires and environmental challenges.

The artist's visual language combines natural history, scientific research, and cinematic landscapes to create a unique and impactful narrative. [ more ]

Southern California Edison settled for $80 million over the 2017 Thomas fire without admitting fault.

The utility is implementing measures to prevent wildfires, following investigations attributing the fire to its equipment. [ more ]

Fire is essential to the life cycle of native flora in California.

Plants in California have adapted to fire in different ways, including resprouting or reseeding. [ more ]

Pinyon pines and juniper trees are regarded as highly flammable and invasive by ranchers and land managers in the American Southwest.

These trees are being cleared from rangelands to prevent wildfires, but they are also being explored as a source of renewable energy like biofuel. [ more ]

Oregon vineyards are facing the challenge of smoke taint in their wines due to wildfires.

Researchers at Oregon State University are working on spray-on coatings that could protect grapes from the off-flavors caused by wildfire smoke. [ more ]

Maui County officials have approved a plan to store ash and debris from last year's wildfires in Lahaina.

The emergency disposal strategy faced opposition due to concerns about the approach to mitigating the toxins left behind by the wildfires. [ more ]

Many people in Butte County are still without permanent housing years after wildfires.

COVID concerns are increasing as people return from holiday breaks. [ more ]

John Vaillant's book Fire Weather: A True Story From A Hotter World has won the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction 2023, making it the first book on climate change to receive this honor.

Fire Weather chronicles the devastating wildfires in Fort McMurray, Alberta, in 2016, exploring the impact of these wildfires on a Canadian community and delving into the oil industry and climate science.

The book combines harrowing human stories with scientific research and geo-economics, providing a powerful account of a climate disaster and highlighting our complex relationship with fossil fuels. [ more ]

High temperatures lead to closure of Acropolis in Athens, impacting tourism and raising concerns about wildfires. [ more ]

Addressing wildfire issue requires multifaceted approach beyond firefighting. [ more ]