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How Wombats May Save Other Animals From Wildfires
New York Times· 2 hours agoIt was a tale that seemed too good to be true, and in fact it was: During the devastating 2019-2020 Black Summer wildfires in southeastern Australia,...
Off the news: Prepare now for severe drought season | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Honolulu Star-Advertiser· 2 hours agoNot only will these summer months be hot and dry, severe-to-extreme drought is expected across the...
California firefighters already battled 1,500 wildfires as searing heat, dry grass give ample fuel
Fox Weather via Yahoo News· 15 hours agoCalifornia’s wildfire season is off to an aggressive start this year with a triple-digital heat wave...
NJ had poor air quality, orange skies last June. Will wildfire smoke return in 2024?
The Bergen Record via Yahoo News· 3 hours agoDespite the existential threat, there's some good news — New Jersey will not likely see a smoky...
Four firefighters injured battling 60-acre wildfire in Napa County, Cal Fire says
WSB Radio· 5 hours agoFour firefighters were injured Wednesday while battling a 60-acre wildfire in Napa County, California, officials said. The Crystal Fire, which was burning amid high heat..
Scottsdale Fire crews leaving notices of wildfire hazards for some residents
FOX 10 Phoenix· 11 hours agoSummer also brings a risk of wildfires to Arizona, and this year, fire crews fear it might be a bad ...
NYC, bracing for another round of Canadian wildfire smoke this summer, works on response
NY Daily News via Yahoo News· 6 days agoNEW YORK — New York City is bracing for Canadian wildfire smoke to potentially roll in over the five...
Hawaii launches wildfire, drought alert campaign
Honolulu Star-Advertiser· 24 hours agoWhile the “Kona low” in May may have brought an unexpected onslaught of heavy rain after an early drought, officials expect severe to extreme drought to...
An Alaska wildlife refuge is changing its wildfire strategy to limit carbon emissions
Alaska Beacon via Yahoo News· 23 hours agoBaked with the around-the-clock summer sunlight and regularly peppered with lightning strikes, the...
Talk of war between Israel and Lebanon is growing
The Economist· 17 hours agoSUMMER wildfires are common in northern Israel and southern Lebanon. Rocket and drone attacks by Hizbullah, the Lebanese Shia militia, sparked ...