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Wildfires
How much water is in plants? The answer can be critical to forecasting wildfires.
by
Madelyn Beck
Sep 13, 2022
"Fuel moisture" drives wildfires, and the metric can be used to better allocate firefighting resources.
Shining a light on our broken power grids, and the risks they pose
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sarah Leeson
Aug 30, 2022
"California Burning" tells how the struggle to manage aging infrastructure, climate change and the bottom line can lead to disaster.
The business of "wildfire survival" is booming
by
Kaleb Roedel
Aug 11, 2022
Tree trimming and brush clearing around a home can improve its chances of making it through a blaze — but those services can be costly.
As wildfire disasters multiply, evacuation planning lags
by
Kimberly Adams
and Anais Amin
Aug 8, 2022
Fires are unpredictable. They can spark anywhere, grow to any size and move in any direction, says Caroline Mimbs Nyce of The Atlantic.
Wildfires disproportionately affect low-income Americans, study finds
Aug 3, 2022
The overlap between wildfire risk and concentrated insurance markets leaves residents with few options.
Crews train in Boise in case wildfires require military muscle
by
Madelyn Beck
Jul 4, 2022
The U.S. Forest Service has a military team it uses as backup to fight fires.
Concerns about wildfires drive sales of "safe and sane" fireworks
by
Andy Uhler
Jul 4, 2022
But even these ground-based varieties come with risks.
For public good, not for profit.
The climate crisis comes for outdoor tourism
Jun 23, 2022
A historic drought and massive wildfire have hurt the outdoor tourism industry in the Southwest United States.
Can winemakers salvage grapes tainted by wildfire smoke?
Jun 7, 2022
Scientists are looking at ways to determine if grapes from smoky areas can still be used, without adding an unpleasant ashy taste to wine.
Climate change is making prescribed burning trickier in the West
Jun 3, 2022
The controlled burns are supposed to help minimize wildfire hazards, but fires in New Mexico that got out of control have some questioning whether climate change is altering that calculation.