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......»»
What"s behind Europe"s spate of deadly wildfires?
Major wildfires in Europe are starting earlier in the year, becoming more frequent, doing more damage and getting harder to stop......»»
Wildfire-smoke observations fill gap in estimating soot"s role in climate change
New research refining the amount of sunlight absorbed by black carbon in smoke from wildfires will help clear up a long-time weak spot in earth system models, enabling more accurate forecasting of global climate change......»»
Europe has descended into the age of fire
Climate change primed it, but human migration made Europe’s wildfires catastrophic. Enlarge / A firefighter stands by flames as a wildfire rages in the Monts d'Arree, near Brasparts, Brittany, on July 19, 2022. A heatwave fueling fer.....»»
What are crowdsourced photos taken along hiking trails telling us about the climate?
The Pacific Crest Trail, a 2,650-mile route that stretches through California, Oregon and Washington, is fraught with the effects of climate change. Hundreds of miles of trails have been closed in recent years due to wildfires, and heavy rains threat.....»»
20+ Gmail Tips and Tricks everyone should know
Gmail can be a behemoth to manage sometimes. But with these helpful tips and tricks, we hope that we can make life a little easier. The post 20+ Gmail Tips and Tricks everyone should know first appeared on Phandroid. Emails are an unfortuna.....»»
UK weather turmoil spurs calls to adapt to climate change
Britain's record-breaking heatwave has spurred calls for the government to speed up efforts to adapt to a changing climate, especially after wildfires created the busiest day for London firefighters since bombs rained down on the city during World Wa.....»»
Europe Has Descended Into the Age of Fire
Climate change has primed the landscape to burn. But human migration has made Europe’s wildfires increasingly catastrophic......»»
We can’t design our way out of wildfires. Some communities need to retreat
Here are 12 tangible ways to start keeping people out of harm’s way. Wildfires in the American West are getting larger, more frequent, and more severe. Although efforts are underway to create fire-adapted communities, it’s important to.....»»
With Record-Breaking Heat, Europe Glimpses Its Climate Future
Heat in France, Spain, Italy and the U.K. is exacerbating drought and wildfires and threatening human health.....»»
Wildfires blaze across sweltering southwest Europe
Southwest Europe baked under sweltering temperatures on Friday for a fifth day, with the heat sparking devastating wildfires, forcing the evacuations of thousands and ruining holidays......»»
When Heat Waves Meet Air Pollution, Death Risks Rise Substantially
Rising temperatures and more frequent wildfires are taking a grim toll on human health -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Spate of wildfires scorches parts of Europe amid heat wave
A spate of wildfires is scorching parts of Europe, with firefighters battling blazes in Portugal, Spain and southern France on Wednesday amid an unusual heat wave that authorities are linking to climate change......»»
Wildfires Followed by Severe Rain Will Become More Common
Graphics show how the two weather extremes will more often pair up -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Wildfires Are Putting Giant Sequoias at Existential Risk
The future of these guardians of the forest, some thousands of years old, is not assured -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Western Europe wilts under fresh heatwave
Firefighters battled wildfires in Spain and Portugal Tuesday as Western Europe faced its second heatwave in less than a month which threatened glaciers in the Alps and worsened drought conditions......»»
How to keep data safe on a Samsung Galaxy A phone
Bought your favorite Samsung Galaxy A phone? Here are some helpful tips to keep your data safe on your device......»»
6 hidden PlayStation 5 settings you need to know about
From Game Presets to Voice Commands, the PS5 has a lot of helpful secret features you may not know about......»»
How to position outdoor lights
Having great lights for your front yard and patio is one thing, but positioning them for maximum coverage is another. Here are some helpful tips......»»
Iron boost from wildfire smoke a plus for Southern Ocean carbon cycle
When smoke from the 2019–2020 Australian wildfires billowed across the Southern Ocean, the iron-rich particles it deposited on the ocean triggered an algae bloom bigger than Australia—and it had a rapid and prolonged impact on the Southern Ocean'.....»»
Energy Charter Treaty Makes Climate Action Nearly Illegal In 52 Countries
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Conversation: Five young people whose resolve was hardened by floods and wildfires recently took their governments to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). Their claim concerns each country's membersh.....»»