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......»»
Study: Increasingly frequent wildfires linked to human-caused climate change
Research by scientists from UCLA and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory strengthens the case that climate change has been the main cause of the growing amount of land in the western U.S. that has been destroyed by large wildfires over the past tw.....»»
Peatlands protect against wildfire and flooding, but they"re still under attack in Canada
When record-breaking wildfires in western Russia killed 65 people, injured 1,068, destroyed 3,500 homes and caused billions in damages in 2010, it was no longer business-as-usual in Russia's response to the impacts of climate change......»»
Scientists discover how forest fires influence rain cloud formation in the Amazon
A Brazilian study published in the journal Communications Earth & Environment shows how wildfires and forest burning for agriculture influence rain cloud formation in the Amazon. According to the authors, aerosols (tiny solid particles and liquid dr.....»»
"Atmospheric river" drenches drought-stricken California
A powerful atmospheric river storm that swept through California set rainfall records and helped douse wildfires. But it remained to be seen how much of a dent it made in the state's drought......»»
Why we must embrace geoengineering and other technologies to stop the climate crisis
Recent adverse climate events—such as summer wildfires—have given Canadians something to worry about. Despite reports that most countries are not on track to meet their 2030 emissions targets to keep the Earth's warming to within 1.5 C to 2 C, ma.....»»
Professor provides insight on disaster preparedness
With hurricanes, floods, wildfires, earthquakes, the COVID-19 pandemic and more, the world has seen a multitude of natural disasters recently......»»
Late October rains could dampen wildfires and help with drought, forecasters say
A wetter-than-average forecast for late October could dampen wildfires burning in Northern California and help ease drought conditions, according to the National Weather Service......»»
New paper lays out agenda for the next generation of biodiversity research
Weather and climate disasters in the United States have cost more than $100 billion this year, according to reports from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. The devastating year of heatwaves, flooding and wildfires is making it clear th.....»»
Wildfires affect cave diversity underneath scorched surfaces
The landscape at Lava Beds National Monument in northern California is typically home to sage and junipers, with unique lava caves twisting underneath the surface. But in the summers of 2020 and 2021, wildfires tore through the region, burning thousa.....»»
Algae blooms a problem but not a trend, study finds
As Earth's average temperature rises, climate change impacts grow around the globe. Hurricanes and wildfires are bigger and more destructive. Extreme rain events are more common. Droughts last longer......»»
Record-breaking Texas drought more severe than previously thought
In 2011, Texas experienced one of its worst droughts ever. The dry, parched conditions caused over $7 billion in crop and livestock losses, sparked wildfires, pushed power grids to the limit, and reduced reservoirs to dangerously low levels......»»
When the Western US burns, the East also gets sick
While most of the largest U.S. wildfires occur in the Western U.S., almost three-quarters of the smoke-related deaths and visits to the emergency room for asthma occur east of the Rocky Mountains......»»
Decadal climate variability in the tropical Pacific
From devastating floods to raging wildfires, climate variability on a global scale is apparent. These extreme weather events, and the world's climate system as a whole, are heavily influenced by the Tropical Pacific, an expanse that stretches from Au.....»»
EXPLAINER: Why home protection is important in wildfires
Wildfires have destroyed nearly 50,000 homes in California alone in the last five years, and scientists say global warming is only making things worse......»»
Critical groundwater supplies may never recover from drought
Along with hurricanes and wildfires, there's another important, but seldom-discussed effect of climate change—toxic water and sinking land made worse by groundwater drought......»»
Google Lens is getting Chrome integration to help you find out-of-stock products
Google wants to let Lens be your helpful shopping buddy by giving it Chrome search integration......»»
Google Maps is getting better at mapping wildfires
Google Maps is making it easier to find the latest information about wildfires as part of a push to ensure the immensely popular app is more useful during emergencies......»»
Here’s why 34,000 Amazon shoppers love this $150 robot vacuum
Robot vacuums are super convenient and helpful, but most are expensive. This one is not and over 34,000 Amazon shoppers love it. Here's why......»»
Times we didn"t act like ourselves can be helpful in the long run, study finds
When we reflect on our past behavior and decisions, we can normally identify both occasions where we have been true to ourselves, i.e. acted authentically, as well as times when we have done things in a way that doesn't align with who we believe we a.....»»
Thousands fight wildfires threatening California"s sequoias
Growing armies of firefighters battled wildfires in the heart of California's sequoia country on Wednesday......»»