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......»»
How Arctic ice melt raises the risk of far-away wildfires
As millions of people in New York and other major North American cities choke on acrid smoke, they could point their accusatory fingers farther North than the wildfires ravaging Quebec—all the way to the global Arctic......»»
New York air quality is the world"s worst due to Canada wildfire smoke
As of this week, New York is the world's worst city for air quality and pollution, according to IQAir. A huge cloud of smoke has descended on the megapolis and across other northeastern U.S. states, originating from the raging wildfires in Canada.Sta.....»»
How to protect your pets from wildfire smoke
The U.S. Northeast is currently smothered in smoke, as Canadian wildfires rage in what may be its worst fire year yet. This has sent air quality plummeting, with residents donning N95 masks and staying indoors in order to reduce how much of the dange.....»»
The "good fire": Prescribed burning can prevent catastrophic wildfires in the future
Roaring flames, burned-out houses and cars, hazy air and orange skies are all around us. Already this year, millions of hectares have been torched by more than 2,200 wildfires in Canada......»»
Images Show Wildfire Smoke Choking the East Coast
Scientific American will be rounding up some of the most striking images and notable updates about the smoke blanketing the Northeast from wildfires raging across Canada.....»»
How Long Will Wildfire Smoke Last, and Where Will It Spread?
Smoke from record-setting wildfires in Canada has blanketed parts of the eastern U.S., but shifting summer weather patterns should bring relief.....»»
See How the Wildfire Smoke Spread Across the U.S.
Most of the eastern U.S. has been swathed in smoke billowing off more than 400 wildfires across Canada.....»»
Smoke from Canadian wildfires detected in Norway
Smoke from Canadian wildfires has been detected thousands of kilometers away in Norway this week, the Scandinavian country's Climate and Environmental Research Institute NILU said on Friday......»»
Canada wildfires spark "ecoterrorist" conspiracy theory
As Canada hurtles towards its worst wildfire season in history, a conspiracy theory has taken off online claiming environmentalists intentionally set some of the blazes......»»
Facing unprecedented fire season, Canada confronts logistical challenge
Larger and more powerful wildfires than ever have scorched millions of hectares of Canadian forests and displaced tens of thousands of residents. With so many fires out of control and no relief in sight, the nation is facing a logistical nightmare......»»
Infinite possibilities: Ecomtent and the value of generative AI
As headlines about artificial intelligence continue to dominate news feeds and anxieties abound about what world will be wrought by the continued advancement and adoption of AI technologies, it is helpful to peek behind the curtain to witness the cre.....»»
Air pollution cloaks eastern US for a second day. Here"s why there is so much smoke
Intense smoke blanketed the northeastern United States for a second day Wednesday, turning the air a yellowish gray and prompting warnings for people to stay inside and keep windows closed. The smoke was flowing from dozens of wildfires in several Ca.....»»
The Age of Flames Reaches the US East Coast
Canadian wildfires are spewing smoke into New York City and Washington, DC, threatening the health of millions. Welcome to the “Pyrocene.”.....»»
Canada"s Quebec expects thousands more to flee wildfires
Canada's Quebec province, now the epicenter of a devastating wildfire season that has ravaged the country, expects thousands more people to be forced to flee advancing fires, its leader said Wednesday......»»
New York’s air quality reaches “hazardous” level, by far the worst in the world
Wildfire smoke conditions worsened across much of Northeast US on Wednesday. Enlarge / The Downtown Manhattan skyline stands shrouded in a reddish haze as a result of Canadian wildfires on June 6, 2023. (credit: Lokman Vural Elib.....»»
Wildfire smoke and haze in the Eastern United States should peak this week
New York City had the worst air quality in the world on Tuesday. Enlarge / The Downtown Manhattan skyline stands shrouded in a reddish haze as a result of Canadian wildfires on June 6, 2023. (credit: Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu A.....»»
How to use emotes in Diablo 4
Even though the game is set in a hellish world overflowing with horrific monstrosities, friendliness is always appreciated by your fellow demon hunters......»»
Canada wildfires lead to air-quality alerts in US, here"s how to stay safe
Canada is dealing with a series of intense wildfires that have spread from the western provinces to Quebec, with hundreds of forest fires burning. The smoke has traveled into the United States, resulting in a number of air quality alerts issued since.....»»
Thousands ordered to flee advancing wildfires in Quebec
Some 10,000 people on Friday were ordered to evacuate from a city in the Canadian province of Quebec in the face of advancing wildfires, officials said......»»
MOVEit Transfer zero-day attacks: The latest info
There’s new information about the zero-day vulnerability in Progress Software’s MOVEit Transfer solution exploited by attackers and – more importantly – patches and helpful instructions for customers. The MOVEit Transfer zero-day.....»»