Browsing: Wildfires
Cal Fire is urging residents in El Dorado County to prepare for the fire season by mowing and clearing defensible space, especially early in the day…
Wildfires significantly impact ocean ecosystems, even when they occur miles inland. They release chemicals and pollutants that contaminate waterways, harming water quality and disrupting habitats. Increased…
In June 2023, Canadian wildfires are expected to bring smoke to Western Pennsylvania, coinciding with sudden summer temperatures. After a cool May, temperatures could jump to…
The article emphasizes the importance of fire safety during Memorial Day and summer, as many outdoor activities involve campfires, which are a prevalent cause of wildfires—90%…
The article addresses the risks of wildfires, particularly in areas with grasslands, which can spread quickly even if a home is far from the wildland urban…
Johnny Wilkens, an economics major, is researching the economic impacts of wildfires on employment in the Western U.S. His senior thesis addresses a gap in studies…
A wildfire on Iron Mesa in Gila National Forest has reached 901 acres and is 0% contained. It was reported at noon on Sunday, prompting an…
The article examines changes in the Convective Heat (CH) and Fire Danger Index (FFDI) across Australia from 1990 to 2009, using various modeling techniques including GCMs,…
The article announces a panel discussion event titled “Wildfire Panel Discussion: Nature, Our Homes, and the Spaces In Between,” scheduled for April 15, 2025, at Balboa…
South Korea deployed two helicopters to combat a wildfire in the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and notified North Korea about the operation. The fire, which ignited…