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What We Know About What Led to the L.A. Wildfires
We explain what’s known about how the catastrophic L.A. wildfires started and the factors that scientists do -- and don’t -- ...
University of California10d
Floods, droughts, then fires: Hydroclimate whiplash is speeding up globally
New research from UC scientists links intensifying wet and dry swings to the atmosphere's sponge-like ability to drop and ...
How do we measure disaster from a forest fire? | ECOVIEWS
In regions where fire is a natural phenomenon, organisms have adapted to cope with periodic fires. Terrestrial mammals and ...
ABC 11 Raleigh NC on MSN10d
Science behind why we could see more wildfires and difficulty in fighting, containing them
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Scientists say climate change has likely contributed to the unprecedented and devastating wildfires ...
6,000-Year-Old Pine Forest Revealed Under Melting Yellowstone Ice
An ancient, fossilized forest, which thrived for centuries at high altitude, has been revealed beneath a melting ice patch.
The Economist4d
Which parts of the world are becoming more prone to wildfires?
Hotter air holds more moisture, which means that rainfall can be heavier, or increased evaporation can exacerbate droughts.
Editorial: Fire prevention strategies need to catch up to realities
Surely adequate fire breaks are a necessity in any fire control plan. The impression given is that fires are fought on a ...
CBS News13d
What is the pink fire retardant being dropped on L.A. wildfires? Here's what to know.
Perimeter, the manufacturer of the Forest Service's fire retardant ... air pollution in the western U.S. in recent years as warming temperatures fueled more destructive blazes.