Western wildfire smoke plumes are getting taller
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Taller plumes spread farther, degrading air quality over a larger region—or even across a continent.
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Climate change increases risks of tree death
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Threats from fire, drought and insects could reshape U.S. forests.
Read MoreMegaherbivore extinctions and wildfires
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Loss of ancient grazers triggered a dramatic increase in fire activity across the world’s grasslands.
Read MoreA message of support
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Support is available for those impacted by the Parley’s Canyon fire.
Read MoreUp in smoke
U researchers have developed a method to better predict when wildfire smoke affects residents.
Read MoreEvacuating under dire wildfire scenarios
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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.
Read MoreHumans of the U: Demetrius Kourtides
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“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.”
Read MoreWildfire smoke trends worsening for Western U.S.
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A new study shows how the timing and location of smoke impacts shift in August and September.
Read MoreHow outdoor pollution affects indoor air quality
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Wildfire and firework smoke are more impactful to indoor air than inversions.
Read MoreKnow the risks of investing in forests
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Use of forests to offset carbon emissions requires an understanding of the risks
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