Feb 23 Climate change is causing more wildfires and governments are unprepared, says U.N. By Matthew Brown, Associated Press A warming planet and land use changes mean more wildfires will scorch large parts of the globe in coming decades. Continue reading
Jan 01 Nearly 1,000 homes destroyed in Colorado wildfire, officials say By Associated Press A Colorado official says nearly 1,000 homes were destroyed, hundreds more were damaged, and that three people are missing after a wildfire charred numerous neighborhoods in a suburban area at the base of the Rocky Mountains northwest of Denver. Continue reading
Dec 31 WATCH: At least 500 homes destroyed by Colorado wildfires, sheriff says By Patty Nieberg, Brady McCombs, Colleen Slevin, Associated Press There were no known deaths in a wind-fueled wildfire outside Denver, Boulder County Sheriff Joe Pelle said Friday. Continue reading
Nov 20 Wildfires torched up to a fifth of all giant sequoia trees By Brian Melley, Associated Press Lightning-sparked wildfires killed thousands of giant sequoias this year, leading to a staggering two-year death toll that accounts for up to nearly a fifth of Earth’s largest trees, officials said Friday. Continue reading
Oct 23 How wildfires impact wildlife and their habitats By Felicia Fonseca, Associated Press Wildlife centers in the U.S. West are caring for animals that weren’t able to flee the flames or are looking for food in burned-over places. Continue reading
Oct 13 ‘You can’t just hold your breath.’ Toxic smoke, fueled by wildfires, chokes California By Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado A new analysis of air quality in the United States clears up just how far smoke from wildfires burning in the western part of the nation can travel, as the fires continue to pose significant health risks to nearby communities. Continue reading
Oct 05 Extreme weather doesn’t usually motivate Americans to move. Here’s why By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas For many, the question is not as simple as choosing to pack up and move away from a place to escape the threat of extreme weather, or the devastation left in its wake, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. Continue reading
Sep 29 WATCH: House subcommittee discusses wildfire threats By News Desk The House Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry is expected to hold a hearing Wednesday about responding to and mitigating wildfire threats to communities around the country. Continue reading
Sep 24 Newsom signs historic $15 billion to combat growing climate crises By Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado With drought, fires and heatwaves gripping the state, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed a $15 billion investment package to respond to the converging crises. … Continue reading
Sep 17 Giant California sequoias wrapped in protective aluminum as fire nears By Noah Berger, John Antczak, Associated Press Firefighters have wrapped the base of the world’s largest tree in fire-resistant aluminum and other trees and buildings in Sequoia National Park are also wrapped. Continue reading