Tag: wildfire
Human-Driven Climate Change Intensifies Global Wildfires
Wildfires worldwide are becoming more devastating, driven by human-caused climate change that is intensifying heatwaves, droughts, and vegetation dryness across continents. Scientists...
Revolutionary AI Predicts Wildfire Behavior
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California’s hydroclimate Whiplash: Torrential Rains to Fires
California is grappling with an accelerating climate crisis, swinging between torrential rains and devastating droughts. This phenomenon, termed "hydroclimate whiplash," has become...
2023 One Of The Worst Wildfire Years In Europe
2023 was one of the worst wildfire years in Europe since 2000. Wildfires ravaged over 500,000 hectares of land. This area is...
Long-Lasting Water-Enhancing Gel for Wildfire Protection
In a significant advancement in wildfire safety, researchers at Stanford University have developed a new water-enhancing gel that promises to offer better...
Wildfire Smoke And Trees: Do They Hold Their Breath?
When wildfire smoke fills the air, health experts advise people to stay indoors to avoid inhaling harmful particles and gases. But what...
Researchers Develop AI Model to Predict Wildfire Spread
Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) have developed an innovative method to predict wildfire spread accurately. By combining satellite imagery...
Unequal Impact of Extreme Climate Disasters in 2023
Explore the stark reality of a "global postcode lottery" revealed in Christian Aid's analysis of the top 20 costliest extreme climate disasters in 2023. The report emphasizes the urgent need for more climate finance, early warning systems, and international collaboration to address the disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities.
ForestGuard: Redefining Wildfire Prevention
In the realm of disaster preparedness, a group of innovative Turkish design graduates has birthed a groundbreaking solution: ForestGuard. Highlighted by Dezeen as part of the 'Designing for Disaster' series, this cutting-edge sensor system is poised to revolutionize wildfire detection.
2022: Second-Worst Year for European Wildfires
2022 marked a devastating year for wildfires in the EU, with close to 900,000 hectares of land scorched, equivalent to the size of Corsica, according to a recent report by the Commission's Joint Research Centre reveals that this year ranks as the second-worst in recorded history, with the most severe year being 2017, witnessing 1.3 million hectares of land burnt.
