Western wildfire smoke plumes are getting taller
In recent years the plumes of smoke crawling upward from Western wildfires have trended taller, with more smoke and aerosols lofted up where they can spread farther and impact air quality over a wider area. The likely cause is climate change, with de.....»»
GMC Acadia gets bigger again for 2024
GMC redesigned the Acadia to be longer and taller, making the three-row crossover more spacious as the segment gets increasingly competitive......»»
Smoke shrouds Sydney landmarks as risky bushfire season looms
A smoky haze blanketed Australia's scenic Sydney Harbour on Wednesday, as a ring of controlled blazes burned on the city's fringes in preparation for the looming bushfire season......»»
WD’s new SSD is the Steam Deck upgrade you’ve been waiting for
Western Digital has announced the new SN770M SSD, which is built for devices like the Steam Deck and ROG Ally, and sounds blistering fast......»»
Fall snow levels can predict a season"s total snowpack in some western states
Spring break can be a good time for ski trips—the days are longer and a little warmer. But if people are booking their spring skiing trips the fall before, it's hard to know which areas will have the best snow coverage later in the season......»»
California firefighters use AI to battle wildfires
When a wildfire erupted in the middle of a recent California night, it could have been a disaster......»»
South Africa"s great white sharks are changing locations—they need to be monitored for beach safety and conservation
South Africa is renowned for having one of the world's biggest populations of great white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias). Substantial declines have been observed, however, in places where the sharks normally gather on the coast of the Western Cape p.....»»
Mapped: Forest fire hot spots where treatment offers the biggest payoff for people and climate
The U.S. government is investing over US$7 billion in the coming years to try to manage the nation's escalating wildfire crisis. That includes a commitment to treat at least 60 million acres in the next 10 years by expanding forest-thinning efforts a.....»»
Wildfire smoke from Canada continues to impact Kansas City"s air quality. What do monitors show?
Smoke from wildfires in western Canada has decreased over the Kansas City area, but air quality in the metro remained at unhealthy levels for some people by Friday morning, according to the website AirNow.gov......»»
Wildfires have wreaked havoc this summer, but these plants were prepared
Summer 2023 has seen wildfire crews tirelessly battle forest fires worldwide. The Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago off the Moroccan coast, have faced their worst fires in 40 years, but amid the devastation lies a remarkable tale of resilience......»»
"Monstrous births" and the making of race in the nineteenth-century United States
From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment, "monstrous births"—malformed or anomalous fetuses—were, to Western medicine, an object of superstition. In 19th-century America, they became instead an object of the "modern scientific study of monstrosi.....»»
The timing of fireworks-caused wildfire ignitions during the Fourth of July holiday season
Every year on the Fourth of July, fireworks cause cause a precipitous increase of wildfire ignitions in the United States (U.S.). This human-environmental phenomenon is noteworthy and highlights the impact of American culture on wildfire activity in.....»»
Hitoki"s portable attachment for its laser bong lets you smoke on the go
Hitoki's portable attachment makes the Saber laser bong travel-friendly. The information contained in this article is not a substitute for, or alternative to information from a healthcare practitioner. Please consult a healthcare professional b.....»»
The best smoke and carbon monoxide detectors with HomeKit support
Protecting your home is important, and a smart smoke and carbon monoxide detector can help give homeowners peace of mind even when they're away. Here are the best options that incorporate Apple's HomeKit.Apple HomeKitWhen it comes to HomeKit-enabled.....»»
New research highlights opportunities to protect carbon and communities from forest fires
As the climate and wildfire crises have intensified, so too have concerns regarding the loss of carbon captured and stored in forests from decades to centuries of tree growth. A new study describes where to optimize ongoing wildfire mitigation effort.....»»
What is geospatial intelligence? A geographer explains the powerful melding of maps and data
With record-breaking temperatures across the South, smoke from Canadian wildfires across the North, historic flooding in the Northeast and a powerful hurricane in the Southeast, the summer of 2023 has presented a range of threats to the safety of the.....»»
Rise of China"s EV makers threatens Western automakers, UBS report says
Led by BYD, Chinese carmakers will almost double their share of the auto market by the end of the decade, UBS analysts said. .....»»
New study shows parents" concerns about children"s reading should not be ignored
If you have concerns your child is having trouble reading, new research shows it's likely something that needs attention. As children across the country head back to class this week, a new study from Western University researchers shows parental conc.....»»
2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class wagon gets beefy looks, air suspension
The 2024 E-Class All-Terrain grows taller, wider and longer than the outgoing model, and it gets a host of upgrades designed to appeal to customers who like the look of a beefy wagon that can traverse dirt and gravel country roads......»»
Burying Power Lines Prevents Wildfires. But There’s a Cost
Investigators are eying the Lahaina wildfire as yet another deadly blaze started by electrical equipment. Putting lines underground would help—at a steep cost......»»
North America"s summer of wildfire smoke highlights an emerging air quality trend
Canada's seemingly endless wildfires in 2023 introduced millions of people across North America to the health hazards of wildfire smoke. While Western states have contended with smoky fire seasons for years, the air quality alerts across the U.S. Mid.....»»