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In the Introduction to GIS course at Wesleyan University, taught by Kim Diver, 15 students applied GIS concepts to tackle local environmental issues. One notable project…
In Spokane, Washington, firefighters are making progress on wildfires that have forced the evacuation of around 67,000 people and destroyed approximately 850 buildings. Cooler weather has…
Residents near Cane Swamp Lane and Tiger Corner Road in Berkeley County, SC, have been ordered to evacuate due to a 15-acre wildfire in the Francis…
On May 29, 2026, the Tom Springs Wildfire started in the Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District, about 10 miles northwest of Pecos, NM, covering approximately 3.4 acres.…
The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) is containing a wildfire near Lualualei Naval Road and Paakea Road, which has burned 75 acres and is 80% contained as…
On June 24, Rim to Rim Restoration updated Moab City Council on the use of a $5.2 million federal grant aimed at reducing wildfire risk. The…
The House Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Committee in Colorado passed HB25-1009, a bill aimed at preventing and mitigating wildfires by encouraging local governments to reduce…
RIKEN scientists are exploring ways to mitigate extreme weather events, such as torrential rain, by making small adjustments in weather systems, leveraging the inherent chaos of…