AGU News AGU25 annual meeting scientific program online The online scientific program and schedule is now available for the December 2025 meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana. [schedule] [press registration] Featured Research Simulation recaps how Creek Fire generated its own storms Some wildfires burn so hot they create their own violent weather systems, injecting smoke as […]| AGU Newsroom
Wilding pines are increasingly smothering the scenic landscapes and farms of Aotearoa, shading out native species, and creating fuel for […] The post Scientists strive to stop wilding pines – Expert Q&A appeared first on Science Media Centre.| Science Media Centre
Wildfires often leave behind a second wave of threats — mudslides, flash floods, and water contamination — and NASA is working to give communities advance warning with its new online tool HydroFlame. Supported by NASA’s Earth Science Division and built with partners including the University of Texas at Arlington, Purdue University, and the U.S. Geological […] The post NASA tool forecasts wildfire impacts on water supplies appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine.| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Two years on, survivors face high rents, scarce housing, and rising poverty – but community leaders are helping them recover. The post Lahaina, Hawaii, rebuilds slowly after deadly fire appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.| Yale Climate Connections
Updated (3 October 2025) By Sallie Bailey, Natural England’s Chief Scientist This year we have witnessed wildfires ravaging England’s uplands and heaths on a historic scale, with prolonged hot and dry weather providing the ideal conditions for blazes lasting weeks. …| Natural England
September is National Preparedness month. Led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, this annual campaign reminds everyone that preparing for emergencies and disasters can keep them, their families and their communities safe. The campaign focuses on how communities can prepare for disasters while dealing with a growing multitude of extreme weather events and emergencies. The national campaign […]| CAI Advocacy Blog
Practical wildfire mitigation strategies to help agents support tribal clients and protect high-risk communities.| Arrowhead General Insurance Agency, Inc.
The Trump administration’s plans would remake the agency and public lands. The deadline to comment is Sept. 30.| The Pulp
EBS STAFF On Sept. 18, fire restrictions at Yellowstone National Park were lifted as the park reduced fire danger to “HIGH,” after more than a month in “VERY HIGH” danger. The park does not currently face any uncontrolled wildland fires. Stage one fire restrictions were enacted Aug. 12, prohibiting all charcoal and wood campfires in| Explore Big Sky | Your Local Source for News, Culture & Events
So far, 2025 is the fifth year with the largest area burned since 1961, when records began. The year with the largest burned area was 1985 with nearly 485,000 ha; 1978 with about 439,000 ha; 1994 with nearly 438,000 ha; and 1989 with almost 427,000 ha (SGR, 2015; 2023). In the two decades from 1975 to 1994, the average annual area burned was around 232,000 ha (SGR 2015). In the last two decades, 2006-2024, the annual average fell to around 80,000 ha (EFFIS data), mainly thanks to improved pre...| World Weather Attribution
Someone has managed to ignite a larger stretch of forest since I came this way last week. . Bearing in mind the lake was immediately behind me when I took these photos, the fire had gained some purchase before it was doused Since I live the other side of the ‘river’ that runs behind these … Continue reading Scorched| Writing Wrinkles, and Random Ramblings
It was an environmental domino effect that was hard to fathom considering huge swaths of western North Carolina had been under water just two months earlier following Hurricane Helene.| North Carolina State Climate Office
The Remington Fire continues to trouble southeastern Montana landowners a year after it charred more than 190,000 acres.| Montana Free Press
According to the General Directorate of Forestry, 612 forest fires erupted in June alone—rising to 624 by early July (Anadolu Agency 2025). According to MODIS burned area data, as many as 177 forest fires occurred in Turkey in July alone, devastating approximately 60,000 hectares of land. The most affected by the 2025 wildfires in Turkey are the western and northwestern provinces such as Izmir, Bursa, Çanakkale, Manisa, Bilecik, and Hatay in the southeast. Major cities like Izmir and Bur...| World Weather Attribution
The Sonoma County Public Safety Consortium is taking steps to make sure local agencies have the IT, data and communication tools they need to keep communities safe.| StateScoop
Five years after a megafire scorched Big Basin Redwoods State Park, not only are the forests rebounding, but California State Parks has big plans for rebuilding the park's infrastructure. The post Rebuilding Big Basin: a vision for its future after wildfire by Justin Housman appeared first on Save the Redwoods League - Protecting ancient redwood forests since 1918. -- read more at Save the Redwoods League.| Save the Redwoods League
A Hollywood screenwriter makes an impact by weaving stories of everyday actions that can build the climate future we need. The post Writing the future of our planet one small deed at a time by Carmiel Banasky appeared first on Save the Redwoods League - Protecting ancient redwood forests since 1918. -- read more at Save the Redwoods League.| Save the Redwoods League
Playing With Fire: ETC Alum MJ Johns Teaches Wildfire Preparedness Through Games| Entertainment Technology Center
Michigan extends air quality advisory through Tuesday due to Canadian wildfire smoke.| Planet Detroit
A blaze at Poldark filming site near Kynance Cove scorched rare wildlife habitat during UK’s driest year in decades - crews battled to save the protected landscape.| Need To Know
The award recognizes organizations who set new standards throughout the GIS community PRESS RELEASE UC San Diego’s ALERTCalifornia camera network features more than 1,190 cameras as of July 2025. The network continues to grow and all new cameras are included in the awardwinning Esri map layer. On July 16, 2025, University of California San Diego’s […] The post ALERTCalifornia Awarded 2025 Special Achievement in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) by Esri appeared first on ALERTCalifornia.| ALERTCalifornia
The Black Canyon of the Gunnison’s North Rim will open Wednesday, providing an up-close view of the fire’s devastation and regrowth| The Colorado Sun
Even with 66% of the state in drought, Montana has seen far fewer acres burn than at this point last year. Experts weigh in on the factors contributing to this summer’s unusually mild fire season.| Montana Free Press
UC Berkeley Professor Michael Gollner and his students are using advanced wildfire simulation tools to help neighborhoods understand local risks.| The Berkeley Scanner
"Early evacuation is the best course of action," said retired Councilwoman Susan Wengraf. "The longer you wait, the harder it's going to be."| The Berkeley Scanner
Explore wildfire risks and the new partnership between Willis and UEA to enhance understanding of global wildfire challenges.| insurance-edge.net
Simple projects around your property can be the most important steps you take to protect your property from wildfire. The post How to Maintain Your Defensible Space appeared first on DISASTERSAFETY.ORG.| DISASTERSAFETY.ORG
As wildfires worsen across the U.S., job uncertainty is combining with a growing mental health crisis and threatening the lives of wildland firefighters.| Montana Free Press
It began in the wake of extreme flooding from Hurricane Helene and ended amid the onset of sunny summer weather. After spanning parts of all four seasons and all corners of the state at its peak, our latest drought in North Carolina is finally over. This week’s US Drought Monitor shows that the final sliver| North Carolina State Climate Office
The post Protecting the Gateway to the Rockies: Our Bold Plan to Reduce Wildfire Risk in Northern Colorado appeared first on Peaks to People Water Fund.| Peaks to People Water Fund
Forests play a critical role in our ecosystem, economy and quality of life. However, the misguided notion that the best way to preserving forests is leaving forestlands untouched is not only outdated but also potentially harmful. Actively managing forests to reduce wildfire severity is a long-held indigenous practice that has gained renewed support among individuals and organizations representing diverse interests, ... Read More The post Why a balanced approach leads to healthy forests appear...| Washington Forest Protection Association
Fire, drought, insect infestations, disease outbreaks and weather-related disturbances have always been a part of the natural forest cycle. It’s true fire can be beneficial in maintaining a healthy balance in forests by lowering the accumulation of fuel levels and allowing for ample space for trees to grow. Yet the destructive fires that have dominated news headlines the past several ... Read More The post We can reduce catastrophic wildfires appeared first on Washington Forest Protection A...| Washington Forest Protection Association
Washington’s forests are appreciated by us all, for their beauty, ecological values, jobs, recreation, and the forests and wood products they provide. We don’t often think about the health of our forests because they look so green from a distance. Those who recreate, hunt, live or work in forests, have a different vantage point, and can see when unmanaged forests ... Read More The post 53% of Washington’s Forests are Protected, and many are dying appeared first on Washington Forest Prot...| Washington Forest Protection Association
An overwhelming majority of Washington residents back the forestry sector and working forests. That’s according to a recent poll that found most Washington voters – 89% – throughout all four corners of the state saying they support forest management to promote thriving, healthy forests. Forest management refers to efforts taken by the forest products sector to sustainably grow, harvest, replant ... Read More The post Washington residents support active forest management appeared first o...| Washington Forest Protection Association
Forest fires and wildfire smoke were on the minds of many last week as smoke blanketed every corner of Washington state, making national news and dominating local news headlines. But as firefighters work to contain the multiple large fires on both sides of the Cascades, one thing is painfully clear, unmanaged forests are amplifying an already challenging – and dangerous ... Read More The post Wildfire smoke draws attention to importance of forest management appeared first on Washington Fore...| Washington Forest Protection Association
Wood and wood products are key to better carbon capture Aug. 25, 2023 at 9:00 am Updated Aug. 25, 2023 at 9:00 am By Washington Forest Protection Association Produced by ST Content Studio Washington state has set an ambitious goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 95% by 2050. The health of our forests will play a critical role in this reduction. ... Read More The post Carbon Stored in Wood Products Extends the Carbon Benefit appeared first on Washington Forest Protection Association.| Washington Forest Protection Association
April featured unseasonable warmth and an uncharacteristic lack of rain showers and severe weather. That has extended our drought with new impacts emerging last month.| North Carolina State Climate Office
In her new art series, Sempervirens in Elementis—Latin for ever living in the elements, Sempervirens Fund’s Forest Fellow Jane Kim explores the relationship between redwoods and the elements: water, fire, earth, and air. The post Sempervirens in Elementis appeared first on Sempervirens Fund.| Sempervirens Fund
As of April 1, Alaska’s wildland fire season is officially underway, and burn permits are now required statewide.This includes Northern and Interior Alaska, while Southern and Southwest regio…| Alaska Wildland Fire Information
On the fast track into spring, March remained mostly warm in North Carolina, with dry weather especially in the west. Low humidity, gusty winds, and ongoing drought combined to fuel more wildfires across the state.| North Carolina State Climate Office
Overview of Washington’s Forests Washington’s forests cover nearly half the state, offering a diverse landscape shaped by varying climates, tree species, and wildlife. These forests provide economic, social, and environmental benefits. Ownership is a mix of public (about two-thirds) and private lands, including federal, state, municipal, tribal, conservation, and private family forest lands. While Washington’s forests show healthy regeneration in ... Read More| Washington Forest Protection Association
January brought a rare run of cold weather that supported several rounds of snow. But with little other precipitation, drought continued expanding across the state last month.| North Carolina State Climate Office
Follow Hilary Franz’s leadership on wildfire seattletimes.com/opinion/editorials/follow-hilary-franzs-leadership-on-wildfire January 17, 2025 Images of the unrelenting infernos ravaging Los Angeles are a potent reminder of the increasing threats wildfire poses to homes and human life, including in Washington state. Climate change has made fire seasons drier, longer and more dangerous, especially when paired with the overgrowth and undermanagement of natural lands. But ... Read More The post...| Washington Forest Protection Association
Can fireproof architecture save homes from fire? Discover how resilient buildings can protect against nature's wrath.| Moss Architecture
Book reviews, snippets of book news, and alerts about books outside the glare of the publicity spotlight.| A life in books
It’s setting up to be a consequential winter for North Carolina, with the fate of a newly emerging drought, along with a potentially record-breaking “snow drought,” hanging in the balance.| North Carolina State Climate Office
As flames raged through Jasper, officials said they believe between 30 and 50 per cent of the townsite may have been lost to the wildfire.| Global News
Impacts are Equal to Population multiplied by Tools multiplied by Energy available to drive those Tools Editors Note: The Wildlife News has a history of tackling difficult and sometimes uncomfortab…| The Wildlife News
While the peak of the fire season usually occurs in August and September, June 2024 was exceptional, with an estimated 440,000 hectares burned in one month, a significantly larger area than the previous June maximum of 257,000 hectares and far exceeding the monthly average of about 8,300 hectares. | World Weather Attribution
Government agencies and companies are adapting artificial intelligence technologies in their wildfire monitoring and fighting strategies.| Washington State Standard
Get live updates on the Alexander Mountain, Stone Canyon and Quarry fires burning in Colorado’s Front Range.| The Colorado Sun
HARNEY COUNTY-The Harney County Sheriff’s Office, with collaboration from Falls and Telephone Fires 2024, Harney ...Read More| Elkhorn Media Group
DURKEE FIRE: Start date: July 17, 2024 | Location: 5 miles southwest of Durkee, OR ...Read More| Elkhorn Media Group
The Jasper Park Lodge and Maligne Lodge are amongst the properties affected by the wildfire consuming parts of the mountain town in western Alberta.| Global News
Extreme heat hit home in June, with little rainfall throughout the month. That combination brought the rapid onset of drought conditions in North Carolina. Summer Sizzle Shows Up A boost from a late-month heat wave helped put our June temperatures well above normal. The National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) reports a preliminary statewide average| North Carolina State Climate Office
The award recognizes exemplary people, projects, and organizations that leverage high-bandwidth networking PRESS RELEASE The Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California (CENIC) named an AI fire-detection tool created by the University of California San Diego’s ALERTCalifornia program, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), and industry partner DigitalPath the winner of […] The post CENIC Awards AI Fire-Detection Tool an “Innovations in Netw...| ALERTCalifornia
TIME selected the University of California ALERTCalifornia program, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), and industry partner Digital Path’s AI fire detection tool as one of the best inventions of 2023. The post ALERTCalifornia and CAL FIRE’s fire detection AI program named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2023 appeared first on ALERTCalifornia.| ALERTCalifornia
UC San Diego’s ALERTCalifornia public safety program leverages novel technology and cutting-edge research to understand the causes, behavior and aftereffects of natural disasters. The post CAL FIRE and University of California San Diego’s ALERTCalifornia Program Join Forces to Enhance Wildfire Response with Artificial Intelligence Implementation Trial appeared first on ALERTCalifornia.| ALERTCalifornia
I wrote this poem about the summer and our beautiful earth| Noncompliant – the podcast
Both mountain guides and rural firefighters need to know their territory. For Rob Savoye, combining those two things – plus a love of mapping and expert free… Read more "Facing the continuous fire season – let’s get mapping in the United States"| Resiliency Maps
UC San Diego’s ALERTCalifornia public safety program leverages novel technology and cutting-edge research to understand the causes, behavior and aftereffects of natural disasters. The post ALERTCalifornia Launches to Provide Essential Tools to Understand and Adapt to Wildfires and Natural Disasters in the Golden State appeared first on ALERTCalifornia.| ALERTCalifornia
This week we are joined by Stacey Moniz. As a beloved community member who is deeply rooted on the island, Stacey generously shares with us where things stand currently and helps us understand the complicated and entrenched forces that contributed to this disaster unfolding as it did. Stacey & Laura discuss grief & loss, the ineffable pain that continues to course through the island, the profound strength and devotion of her family, friends, colleagues, and fellow community members and - impo...| The Trauma Stewardship Institute
Monitor indoor or outdoor air quality index (AQI) with a Sniffer| Bootloader Blog
The headline: 40 years of California wildland fire in 60 seconds. The movie: The movie illustrates all fires in the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Fire and Resource A…| Charted Territory
A UC Davis study summarizing the 2020 California wildfire year said just over 9,900 wildfires burned 4.3 million acres in 2020. That's twice the previous record but only average compared to burn rates before Euro-American settlement. Fire severity is the far greater concern.| UC Davis
