Threats from fire, drought and insects could reshape U.S. forests.
wildfire
Climate change increases risks of tree death
Megaherbivore extinctions and wildfires
Loss of ancient grazers triggered a dramatic increase in fire activity across the world’s grasslands.
A message of support
Support is available for those impacted by the Parley’s Canyon fire.
Up in smoke
U researchers have developed a method to better predict when wildfire smoke affects residents.
Evacuating under dire wildfire scenarios
A study proposes a new framework for simulating dire scenarios, defined as when there is less time to evacuate an area from a wildfire than is required.
Humans of the U: Demetrius Kourtides
“To be honest with you, I just don’t like to be retired…I don’t like golf, I don’t go hunting…I wanted to do something different.”
Wildfire smoke trends worsening for Western U.S.
A new study shows how the timing and location of smoke impacts shift in August and September.
How outdoor pollution affects indoor air quality
Wildfire and firework smoke are more impactful to indoor air than inversions.
Know the risks of investing in forests
Use of forests to offset carbon emissions requires an understanding of the risks
‘Fire inversions’ lock smoke in valleys
U researchers show why fire inversions happen and offer new air quality prediction tools.