Tag: wildfires
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…
How wildfires might increase risk of flu, COVID-19
Wildfires have long been known to have devastating effects on the environment and communities they affect. However, a…
Worsening Wildfires Contribute to Increasingly Unaffordable Insurance and Housing Costs
Wildfire season is in full swing, with elevated risks in western and southwestern United States as well as…
Hollywood Icon Mel Gibson Slams Gavin Newsom and Karen Bass Over Lawlessness and Unrest in California Following Wildfires (VIDEO) |
In a viral video circulating on Twitter/X, veteran actor and director Mel Gibson did not hold back in…
The smoke from Canada’s wildfires may be even more toxic than usual
Wildfires are a common occurrence in many parts of the world, but the recent wildfires in central and…
Wildfires Are Getting Worse. Trump’s Science Cuts Could Threaten Our Response.Â
The Impact of Budget Cuts on Wildfire Preparedness As we approach the peak of wildfire season, the recent…
Tropical forest loss doubled in 2024 as wildfires rocketed
The year 2024 witnessed a devastating loss of tropical forests, with a record 67,000 square kilometers of primary…
Hurricanes, Wildfires and Other Disasters Displaced a Record 46 Million People Last Year
Natural disasters and human conflict have led to a record number of people being displaced globally and in…
Massive wildfires in Canada helped keep the world cooler in 2023
A wildfire rages in British Columbia, Canada, in June 2023Imago/Alamy Stock Photo 2023 witnessed the highest temperatures on…