Early Detection Tools Help but They Can’t Stop Every Wildfire
Tree-mounted sensors and new satellites promise a way to detect wildfires before they get out of hand—but no early detection ...
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Climate change primed LA to burn — catastrophically
A new study finds that the region's extremely dry and hot conditions were about 35 percent more likely because of climate ...
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L.A. fire conditions made 35 per cent more likely thanks to climate change, researchers say
Low rainfall from October to December is now 2.4 times more likely, according to the WWA report, driving up the risk of dry, fire-prone vegetation. It also means that the dry conditions are ...
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‘Blue Hills’ fire in Hutchinson burns 3,868 acres, 85% contained
The National Weather Service has issued a fire warning at the the request of Hutchinson County officials for southwestern ...
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L.A. fire conditions made 35 per cent more likely thanks to climate change, researchers say
And the underlying conditions are all set to get worse. Low rainfall from October to December is now 2.4 times more likely, according to the WWA report, driving up the risk of dry, fire-prone ...
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'Hotter, drier, and more flammable': Scientists say climate change fueled LA fires
In a report released by World ... and an abundance of dried out plants and shrubs that had grown vigorously from rainier-than-normal conditions over each of the the two previous years.
The Australian species spreading all over the world and exacerbating bushfires
Eucalyptus trees are grown in plantations in nearly 100 countries and planted as city trees on every continent besides ...
Alameda mayor: After L.A.’s fires, some prevention, preparation tips
Could it happen here? As mayor, my top priority is the health and safety of our residents. I asked Alameda Fire Chief Nick Luby, a 26-year fire service veteran, how residents can prepare for and ...
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Here’s When Statewide Burn Ban Goes in Effect in New York
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced that its annual spring burn ban will be back in effect ...
Extreme demand took down LA's water system during the Palisades Fire. Here's how other U.S. cities can prepare
Some 20% of hydrants failed during the fight to save the Pacific Palisades from LA’s massive fire on Jan. 7. Here’s how other ...
L.A. fire updates: Fire victims seek answers about rebuilding, cleanup timeline
As the cleanup phase of recovery begins after the devastating fires in L.A. County, displaced residents grapple with new ...
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The warming Arctic is now a carbon source, report finds
The Arctic region has shifted from storing carbon dioxide to releasing it into the atmosphere, according to the 2024 Arctic ...