U biologist Jon Wang, with UC Irvine colleagues, uses satellite imagery to document the growing destructiveness of Western wildfires since 1980.
Read MoreBringing together a multitude of stakeholders, a symposium seeks to identify solutions for a mounting crisis that communities are not prepared for should the grid fail.
Read MoreSTRIDE is the first model for accurately mapping the most efficient routes and estimating walking speed through any environment that considers slope steepness, vegetation density and ground surface roughness.
Read MoreDaniel Mendoza discusses the need for “cool zones,” for the public to escape increasingly extreme heatwaves and its associated heat-related illness.
Read MoreThe Wilkes Center for Climate Science & Policy held its second annual Climate Solutions Hackathon, with wildland fire as this year’s theme.
Read MoreThe inaugural two-day gathering brings together people, science and innovation to accelerate climate solutions, and finalists for the historic $1.5 million Wilkes Center Climate Prize at the University of Utah.
Read MoreThe #ScientistAtWork contest showcases images of research and workplaces from scientists across the globe.
Read MoreTaller plumes spread farther, degrading air quality over a larger region—or even across a continent.
Read MoreThreats from fire, drought and insects could reshape U.S. forests.
Read MoreLoss of ancient grazers triggered a dramatic increase in fire activity across the world’s grasslands.
Read MoreSupport is available for those impacted by the Parley’s Canyon fire.
Read MoreU researchers have developed a method to better predict when wildfire smoke affects residents.
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