Tag: wildfires
As California burns, new study shows smoke is wildfire’s silent killer
Air quality alerts have been issued in 11 states this week as wildfire smoke from Canada and Central…
New studies tie unrecognized deaths and health problems to Maui and LA wildfires
Wildfires are often measured in terms of the land destroyed, homes lost, and lives taken by the flames.…
Why More Frequent Wildfires and Extreme Rainfall Are a Particularly Perilous ComboÂ
The Impacts of Wildfires and Heavy Rainfall on Water Resources Recent events in New Mexico have brought to…
Wildfires ignite in Douglas County, add to damage from western slope blazes
Colorado's western slope is battling at least four uncontained wildfires, with thousands of acres already destroyed due to…
AND THERE IT IS: California Governor Gavin Newsom Announces Funding for New ‘Multifamily Rental Housing’ After LA Wildfires |
Los Angeles' Housing Dilemma: A New Chapter Post-Wildfires This week, the stark reality of Los Angeles' housing crisis…
Six Months After California Wildfires, Less Than 100 Building Permits Have Been Issued in Los Angeles |
Slow Recovery in Southern California: A Six-Month Post-Fire Analysis It has been six months since devastating wildfires swept…
New Mexico town suffers damage again as heavy rain triggers record flash flooding after wildfires
Tragic flash flooding struck the town of Ruidoso, New Mexico, once again on Tuesday, as heavy rains inundated…
How climate change is supercharging wildfires
Climate change and Wildfires: The Growing Connection Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and devastating, with disasters…
Thousands flee Turkey wildfires; heatwave bakes Europe
Firefighters in Turkey and France were battling wildfires as a heatwave swept through Europe, forcing over 50,000 people…
The Trump admin claims roads in forests prevent wildfires. Researchers disagree.
The study found that while roads can be useful for accessing remote forests for fire management, they can…
Pollution from wildfires can contaminate our water for up to 8 years
Wildfires have become a growing concern in recent years, with devastating effects on the environment and communities. A…
Repeated exposure to wildfires can incrementally increase heart failure risk
Wildfires have become a growing concern globally, not only due to the immediate dangers they pose but also…