CA Relies on Incarcerated Firefighters. They Finally Make Federal Minimum Wage.
It took a grassroots push to win the legislation that offers more pay and an opportunity for reduced prison sentences.| Articles – Truthout
In the two decades following the turn of the millennium, wildfires came within three miles of an estimated 21.8 million Americans’ homes. That number — which has no doubt grown substantially in the five years since — represents about 6% of the nation’s population, including the survivors of some of the deadliest and most destructive fires in the country’s history. But it also includes millions of stories that never made headlines. For every Paradise, California, and Lahaina, Hawaii,...| Heatmap News
More people were displaced by wildfires between the start of this year and the end of July than in all of 2024. Globally, the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre puts the number around 496,000 wildfire displacements — more than half of which occurred in Los Angeles County during the Eaton and Palisades fires in January. “Displacement,” of course, can mean many things, and often in the case of wildfires, “most people can return quickly” once the danger has passed, the IDMC writes...| Heatmap News
It’s every author’s worst fear: Your book is one of three coming out on the subject in a single season. But Kelly Ramsey, Jordan Thomas, and River Selby’s first-person narratives about fighting fires in the American West could not be more different or more complementary to each other. While all three worked as hotshots — the U.S. Forest Service’s elite wildland firefighting division — their different experiences, approaches, and perspectives offer a multi-faceted (and rarely overl...| Heatmap News
We uncover the underworld of fire insurance subcontracting, where companies positioned as experts in smoke testing and home remediation work for insurers seeking to cut costs. The post Smoke & Mirrors Podcast Exposes Troubling Tactics of Insurance Subcontractors in Wildfire Recovery appeared first on Consumer Watchdog.| Consumer Watchdog
Smoke & Mirrors uncovers a web of little-known subcontractors and unseen technology that facilitate claims delays, lowballed payouts and denials, and offers advice on what consumers can do about it. The post New Investigative Podcast Series Uncovers Wildfire Insurance Abuses appeared first on Consumer Watchdog.| Consumer Watchdog
OPINION | Spending on climate mitigation and adaptation should be included in NATO’s 5% target. That would accelerate the energy transition we need. The post Canada should include climate solutions in its defence spending appeared first on Corporate Knights.| Corporate Knights
The Government's ban on controlled burning of moorland is making wildfires worse, says Ian Coghill. After a decade of record fires it claims the areas are 'in transition' to a magical state where they'll never burn again. The post The Ban on Controlled Burning of Moorland is Making Wildfires Worse appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.| The Daily Sceptic
Fire crews are racing to put out vegetation fires in Kaikōura before this week’s extreme winds pick up again. Eleven […] The post Wildfires amid extreme winds – Expert Reaction appeared first on Science Media Centre.| Science Media Centre
It took a grassroots push to win the legislation that offers more pay and an opportunity for reduced prison sentences.| Articles – Truthout
New research suggests the fire season in the Golden State is lengthening, with wildfires starting earlier each year. Unfortunately, they’re also becoming more disastrous.| Maps.com
Standing in front of the Pasadena, California, City Council in June, Totress Beasley begged for support. After being displaced twice — after previous landlords sold the rental properties she called home — she explained how she thought she should put her life in her own hands and buy her own house. For five years, through the Great Recession, the […] The post Climate Disasters Are Destroying Black Retirements and the American Dream appeared first on Capital B News.| Capital B News
Enterprise will hold an election to replace its administrator with a council, but some say voter eligibility rules exclude people still displaced by wildfire. The post Enterprise to hold December election with voting rules that irk some first appeared on Cabin Radio.| Cabin Radio
"Why is the GNWT rejecting any part of this?" In the legislature, MLAs questioned ministers over their response to a key review of 2023's fires and evacuations.| Cabin Radio
The Manitoba government must do more to reduce the physical and psychological harm to young... The post Manitoba youth advocate calls for more help for kids affected by wildfires appeared first on APTN News.| APTN News
Discover how prescribed burns, an ancient Indigenous practice of cultural burning, restore ecosystems, prevent catastrophic wildfires, and bring balance back to the land. Rooted in deep ecological and spiritual knowledge, this time-honored fire wisdom offers powerful lessons for today’s climate and wildfire crises.| New Society Publishers
A Q&A with award-winning author John Vaillant on our new fire weather reality. The post “If One Path Is Blocked, Nature Will Find Another” appeared first on Sightline Institute.| Sightline Institute
Story at a glance: A project’s structural sheathing can add up to increased fire resistance. Manufacturers like TAMLYN are hyper-focused on providing fire and water resistance for buildings. The MgO high-performance construction panel are rated as non-combustible and easily integrated into wall, floor, and roof systems to mitigate fire spread. Wildfires are getting worse. Forest […]| gb&d magazine
Wildfires have exceeded all records in the 2023 season. Both British Columbia and Alberta are expected to see more than two million hectares destroyed. There has been steady growth in the number and size of wildfires since the 1980s. Drought, global warming and storms are generally the culprits and there has been plenty of smoke The post Smoke inhalation can affect cattle appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorColumns & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
According to Technosylva, results are delivered in seconds providing utilities and fire agencies precious lead time to protect infrastructure and lives.| Industry Sectors | Smart Energy International
AGU News Register for AGU’s 2025 Annual Meeting in New Orleans Press registration is open for AGU25 in New Orleans, Louisiana, and online 15 to 19 December 2025 at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Staff, freelance, and student journalists are eligible to apply for complimentary press registration through the end of the […]| AGU Newsroom
Over half of annual burned area now occurs outside of natural burn season Source| Climate & Capitalism
Study shows US death toll could reach 70,000 a year by 2050 Source| Climate & Capitalism
Authorities have issued an evacuation order to some residents near Dunmore, Alberta due to a wildfire that threatens residential homes.| Global News
Grove of giant sequoia trees burns in California’s Sierra National Forest | Boston Herald
As wildfires rage across the country and cast a haze over Canadian skies, many people are staying indoors seeking refuge from the smoky air. Is it OK to run their air conditioner?| Global News
The Manitoba government says there are currently 27 wildfires burning across the province.| CJOB
Early on Monday, all residents of Fort Providence and emergency and essential personal were told to leave immediately. The fire has not reached the community.| Cabin Radio
Wildfire impacts are now a regular, if unwelcome guest during Northeastern summers, with smoke affecting both solar output and load patterns in New York and New England.| Grid Status Exports
Wildfires can burn so hot that they give rise to water-repellent soil, which could make ecosystems more susceptible to flooding.| Delaware Currents
Israeli researchers have unveiled an artificial intelligence system […]| The Media Line
WiDS Worldwide is on a mission to increase participation of women in data science to benefit societies worldwide.| WiDS Worldwide
Incandescence, a documentary about Canada’s wildfires, is making waves on the international festival circuit.| nationalpost
Comparing LiDAR data from before and after the January 2025 fires in Los Angeles reveals the scale of devastation in ways satellite imagery can’t match.| Beautiful Public Data
The Pickett Fire in Northern California charred about 10 square miles of Napa County.| Twin Cities
What happens to security deposits? Who pays for repairs? LAist answers these and other questions from tenants affected by the L.A. fires.| LAist
Attorney General Rob Bonta confirmed his office is building cases against those suspected of raising rents by more than 10% after the L.A. fires.| LAist
Federal officials are letting LA County fast-track housing vouchers for 50 low-income households displaced by January’s fires. What you need to know to apply.| LAist
After renters sued over alleged lack of enforcement, L.A. County has now clarified tenant rights and landlord responsibilities in smoke-damaged homes.| LAist
On the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton Highlands National Park at the top of French Mountain is the Bog Trail, a fifteen-minute, wheelchair-accessible loop on a boardwalk. Yawning, are you? Not so fast—this place is fascinating—but now closed, to align with the Nova Scotia government’s closure of all trails effective August 6 to October 15, […] The post Bogged Down in Nova Scotia’s Cape Breton Highlands National Park appeared first on Latitude 65 - Jubilados Savouring the Journey.| Latitude 65 – Jubilados Savouring the Journey
A wildfire that began near Molezuelas de la Carballeda (Zamora) at about 14:25 local time (12:25 UTC) on August 10, 2025, has burned between 36 500 and 39 700 hectares (90 200 to 98 100 acres) and…| The Watchers
The Sunset Fire burning northeast of Athol, Idaho, reached approximately 650 ha (1 600 acres) by the evening of August 14, 2025, with zero containment and multiple evacuation orders in place.| The Watchers
06/05/2023 Wildfires Explained Why Wildfires Occur, How Climate Change Is Affecting Their Impact, and How To Prepare for and Manage Wildfires During the summer, many mid latitude climates experience an increased risk of wildfires. These fires, whether started by natural or human-made means, can quickly get out of control and cause widespread devastation unless properly managed. In this article, we explore why wildfires occur, how climate change is affecting their impact, and how to prepare fo...| Meteomatics Articles - EN
New study reveals that poor housing quality is a key predictor of the risk of homelessness after wildfires and other natural disasters.| Invisible People
Thousands of LA residents, displaced by wildfires, are forced to shoulder unyielding mortgage payments and the threat of foreclosure.| Invisible People
Despite clear evidence that wildfires cause spikes in homelessness, lawmakers have failed to prepare with proactive housing legislation.| Invisible People
Anabel Roza is Seattle City Light’s Vegetation Management & Wildfire Mitigation Manager Every year, utilities across the country report vegetation-related outages. In fact, some of the worst wildfires in history have started when trees touched power lines. In a region like ours, where forests and infrastructure often overlap, the stakes are high. That’s where the […]| Powerlines
Efforts are underway to provide permanent housing on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park for employees displaced by the Dragon Bravo Fire.| KJZZ
Grand Canyon National Park’s North Rim community is trying to provide relief to dozens of evacuated park staffers while the White Sage and Dragon Bravo fires burn. Here's what’s next for those looking to help.| KJZZ
Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation near Nelson House issued a full evacuation order Sunday.| APTN News
The disaster adds to a growing body of evidence on the need for better wildfire water safety guidelines.| KUNC
Our new project with American Forests will re-establish biodiversity in the Rim Fire burn scar in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains.| The Ecosia Blog
In the American West, wildfires are getting worse. Bigger, more frequent, and harder to predict. And with that comes a rising concern, not just about flames, but about the smoke.| Smart Air
This note provides a statistical overview of wildfires in Canada since 2005, including their impacts, evacuations, and response efforts.| HillNotes
The June 22, 2025 broadcast covers the following stories: TRANSCRIPT JUSTIN BRAKE: From Benoit's Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador, this is The Indy Broadcast. Welcome to the show for Sunday, June […]| The Independent
AI-powered wildfire detection startup Pano AI has closed a $44 million Series B funding round, bringing its total raised to $89 million.| Smart Energy International
Tens of thousands of window-mounted air conditioner units are being recalled in Canada, with the federal government warning some affected units have a risk of mould growth.| Global News
One mother in the Labrador community says the outpouring of support last summer helps her family feel better about the current fire situation| The Independent
Jordan Brown wants to see the return of local fire services in Budget 2025| The Independent
Smoke from Canadian wildfires prompts Michigan air quality alert, with PM2.5 levels potentially impacting sensitive individuals.| Planet Detroit
"We're looking at sort of a typical year,"says Canadian wildfire expert. This would mean 5 to 7 million acres burning.| Planet Detroit
For one listing, rent jumped nearly 86% since September. In an interview with LAist, the agent said she told her client, “People are desperate, and you can probably get good money.”| LAist
The region already had a severe shortage of affordable housing. With thousands of families displaced by fires, it’s now even worse.| LAist
Attorney General Rob Bonta said he would go after alleged rent gougers, and this week his office filed its first case. The agent strongly denies breaking the law.| LAist
Learn actionable strategies to safeguard your health and well-being by managing indoor air quality after a fire.| YourIAQ
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service are urging residents to be ‘Wildfire Aware’ this season, after crews have been responding to open fires across the country this week. Firefighters attende…| Surrey News
As air temperatures get hotter with climate change, urban fires will get more common, with New Zealand seeing over 40% more city fires by 2100 with unmitigated warming of over 4°C, according to new overseas research. Researchers studied fires and monthly maximum air temperatures from over 2800 citi| www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz
This post is a summary of our recent Year in Review webinar. The recording from that event will be posted soon, and the presentation slides are now available.| North Carolina State Climate Office
January 2024: Although this was published in August 2023, the resources are timely. Wildfires continue to affect communities and displace families with disabilities. We have reviewed and updated links on this page to ensure recently affected communities can access reliable … Continue reading →| Collection Spotlight from the National Rehabilitation Information Center
Abstract Wildfires occur each summer in the boreal forests of Alaska, with an increasing frequency of extreme fire seasons in recent decades. The wildfire season typically begins after the snow melts (i.e., snowoff) in April–May, which is trending toward earlier dates since 1959 (ranging from 2 to 4 days decade−1 over Alaska). This study evaluates snowoff dates in Alaska and related synoptic-scale atmospheric drivers in spring over 1959–2020 to assess possible linkages with the summer w...| AMETSOC
Jeffrey Schlegelmilch, director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness, discusses why these fires have been so devastating and what can be done about wildfires going forward.| State of the Planet
By Jim Steele First understand Southern California is naturally dry. Its Mediterranean climate means it rarely rains in the summer and has a limited winter rainy season. Three deserts in the region attest to its dry climate. As a result, the vegetation around Los Angeles primarily consists of one-hour fuels that can dry in as little as 60 minutes, including … Read more| CO2 Coalition
Disaster Updates Updated as of Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. PT Palisades Fire As of Wednesday, January 15, at 4:12 p.m. PT, the Palisades Fire has burned 23,713 acres since igniting last week. The fire perimeter has expanded ...| CrisisReady
Los Angeles is currently grappling with severe wildfires. This situation, while not unprecedented, has reached a new level of intensity, especially for January. Typically, wildfires in the region peak in summer, but this "out-of-season" event is a result of a perfect storm of conditions. How did this happen? 1. Extended| The Ecosia Blog
A whipsaw swing from very wet to very dry weather exposed millions to flames, smoke and pollutants.| capitalandmain.com
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
The wildfires in California have consumed more than 1.6 million acres of land this year – nearly half of a million acres more than last year (Kasler, November 16 2018). The immediate devastation caused by the fires is evident – thousands of homes burned, hundreds of deaths, and many more still missing. But the burning […]| PolicyMatters
3 Simple Steps to protect yourself from wildfire and bushfire smoke pollution common in California and Australia| Smart Air
New research shows particulates in wildfire smoke are much more dangerous and toxic than typical pollution. Here is what the study found:| Smart Air
With climate change driving hotter, drier summers across the West, the intensity of recent fire seasons is outpacing workers’ ability to track and analyze fires with the traditional methods. But government agencies and private sector companies like Garimella’s are adapting artificial intelligence technologies in their wildfire monitoring and fighting strategies.| North Dakota Monitor
Get live updates on the Alexander Mountain, Stone Canyon and Quarry fires burning in Colorado’s Front Range.| The Colorado Sun
The Chico man suspected of sparking the Park Fire last week, which has burned over 380,000 acres of Northern California, has now been charged with felony arson and arson with aggravating factors.| SFist - San Francisco News, Restaurants, Events, & Sports
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
Guest Post by Randall Bonnell, 2023-2024 Sustainability Leadership Fellow, and Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Geosciences at Colorado State University| Sustainability
Wildfires have exceeded all records in the 2023 season. Both British Columbia and Alberta are expected to see more than two million hectares destroyed.| Alberta Farmer Express
Climate activism has intensified in the past few years as the planet warms to dangerous levels, igniting more extreme heat, floods, storms and wildfires around the world.| AP News
Wildfire season has started two months early in Canada, and the devastating scale of the blazes is already unprecedented. Over 400 fires have caused roughly 10 million acres of burn damage so far, and have blanketed a wide swath of North America in smoke, creating orange skies and toxic levels of air pollution for communities all the way from Canada to the Southeastern United States. During the first week of June, New York had the worst air quality on Earth, and the air quality reached hazard...| Risk Management Monitor
Ensia is a solutions-focused nonprofit media outlet reporting on our changing planet. Published by the Institute on the Environment.| Ensia
