Advertisements


Wildfires Used to Be Helpful. How Did They Get So Hellish?

Fires are supposed to reset ecosystems, paving the way for new growth. But human meddling and climate change have turned them into monsters......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredAug 18th, 2021

Burning question: what can we expect in a 1.5C world?

Massive wildfires exposing millions to toxic smoke, drought shriveling crops and key waterways, destructive storms supercharged by record ocean temperatures—in the last year the world has had a taste of what to expect with warming of 1.5C......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Chile"s deadly wildfires extinguished

Firefighters said Wednesday they had extinguished all wildfires in Chile's coastal region of Valparaiso, where flames razed entire communities and left 131 dead......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

How climate change contributes to wildfires like Chile"s

At least 112 people have been killed by wildfires in central Chile, leading its president to declare two days of national mourning. The devastation comes soon after Colombia declared a disaster over wildfires. Scientists say climate change makes the.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

What to know about Chile"s voracious wildfires

Coming in the middle of a fierce heat wave, Chile's forest fires engulfed communities with a destructive speed that has stunned the nation......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

Wildfires scorch central Chile, death toll tops 110

The death toll from central Chile's blazing wildfires climbed to at least 112 people on Sunday, after President Gabriel Boric warned the number would rise "significantly" as teams search gutted neighborhoods......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

Chile wildfires kill at least 51 in "unprecedented catastrophe"

Wildfires blazing across Chile have killed at least 51 people, leaving bodies in the street and homes gutted, with flames continuing to spread on Sunday and the toll expected to rise......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

10 feared dead in Chile forest fires

Chilean firefighters were battling rapidly expanding wildfires Saturday that officials fear have claimed around 10 lives and are threatening hundreds of homes, prompting the president to declare a state of emergency......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

How to turn off notifications in Windows 11

Windows 11 notifications aren't always helpful. Here's how to turn them off......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

A nature-based solution to restore and adapt western US dry forests to climate change

Nature effectively "managed" forests through millennia of major climate changes and episodes of natural disturbances (e.g., wildfires, droughts, bark-beetle outbreaks), so why would nature not now be best able to restore and adapt forests to climate.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Climate change may make wildfires larger, more common in US southern Appalachian region

In a new study, North Carolina State University researchers have found that more extreme and frequent droughts would dramatically increase the amount of forest burned by wildfire in the southern Appalachian region of the Southeast through the end of.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Climate change threatens global forest carbon sequestration, study finds

Climate change is reshaping forests differently across the United States, according to a new analysis of U.S. Forest Service data. With rising temperatures, escalating droughts, wildfires, and disease outbreaks taking a toll on trees, researchers war.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

From Wildfires to Melting Sea Ice, the Warmest Summer on Record Has Had Cascading Effects across the Arctic

Climate change is already disrupting lives in the Arctic, and the warmest summer on record will certainly have an enormous impact on the people and wildlife of the region.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Record heat in 2023 worsened global droughts, floods and wildfires

Record heat across the world profoundly impacted the global water cycle in 2023, contributing to severe storms, floods, megadroughts and bushfires, new research from The Australian National University (ANU) shows......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

Research reveals that corals are adapting to climate change in complex and varied ways

From intensifying wildfires to record-breaking floods year on year, the effects of climate change have manifested in devastating outcomes on ecosystems that threaten species worldwide. One such ecosystem in peril is coral reefs, which play a major ro.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

You Asked: how to turn off motion smoothing; Disney+ Atmos issues on Chromecast

We have some helpful hints on turning off motion smoothing, plus how to sidestep the lack of Atmos through your Chromecast......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJan 7th, 2024

Everlasting African wildfires fueled by aerosol feedback

Africa is on fire. It has been for thousands of years. The continent contains more than 50% of the total area on Earth that is burning, on average, and there is no sign of it stopping; indeed, the migrating, hemisphere-hopping African wildfire season.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJan 3rd, 2024

Research shows advisability of replanting conifer forests sooner rather than later after wildfires

Warmer and drier climate conditions in western U.S. forests are making it less likely that trees can regenerate after wildfires. Scientists at The University of New Mexico are experimenting and learning about reforestation and the challenges presente.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJan 3rd, 2024

How to change alert volume in macOS Sonoma

Depending on your Mac audio setup, the volume of alerts can be ear-shattering or too quiet to be noticed. Either way, there is a way to fix it in macOS Sonoma.Finding your preferred alert volume can be very helpful to stay on top of notifications.Wit.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJan 3rd, 2024

Netflix"s "The Bequeathed" trailer is a bloody family nightmare

"Train to Busan" and "Hellhound"s Yeon Sang-Ho is back with more cold, hard dread with Netflix series "The Bequeathed." Trailer. Train to Busan and Hellbound’s Yeon Sang-Ho has rattled us with high-speed zombies and hellish creatures back.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsDec 22nd, 2023

New research models critical climate collapse conditions in ecological and biological systems

As humans continue to drive environmental damage through climate change, predicting points of no return becomes more crucial than ever. Worldwide, humanity and nature alike contend with increases in temperature, drought, wildfires, hurricanes, rising.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 19th, 2023