“That process has really consisted of reaching out to just listen and learn from a lot of people — state officials, local officials, the governor’s office, the mayor’s office, the fire department. We talked
Their findings, which have not yet been peer-reviewed, showed that heatwaves like those experienced in July can now be expected to occur once every 15 years in North America, once every 10 years in Europe and once every five years in China. Wildfires rage across Europe...
Around the world we are experiencing the impacts of climate change. Storms, floods, wildfires and air pollution are intensifying and affecting communities and natural habitats across the globe. Now is the time to unite and tackle climate change together. What is COP26?
Advances in technology are happening faster than ever, especially with artificial intelligence on the rise. Even with all the challenges that the world faces, I’m optimistic about our ability to make progress—because each breakthrough is yet another chance to make someone’s life better. Over ...
"We don't want it to come in the same direction and take us out again," Thorpe said. "We're going to do everything we can to stop that from happening." Content continues belowBut fireproofing isn't just needed in Lytton. Bruce Blackw...
Wildfires are a natural part of the boreal ecosystem, helping regenerate the forest in decades-long cycles. Logs and leaves are turned into mineral-rich ash that gets recycled into the soil on the forest floor, which is better exposed to sunlight that can stimulate new growth from seeds and ...
Writing about what’s happening can help your brain look at your role in a new way. “There’s a lot of amazing work from the mental health literature on people writing their own narrative and how it can shape how we view ourselves and our own agency,” Young says. “Writing can help...
With the effects of climate change increasingly apparent – from melting glaciers and record heat waves to floods and wildfires – many young people today are concerned about climate change. A 2021surveyof 10,000 young people ages 16-25 in 10 countries found that 84% were at least moderately ...
It’s not just whether wildfires are going to impact a vintage, but what can wineries, winemakers do to mitigate a more sustainable future. So I’m pulling It’s Wine By Me out of the cellar, dusting it off and hoping to explore these topics and more. Pour yourself a glass of ...
She also points out that it isn't just that hurricanes and wildfires are raising insurance rates, but thanks to factors such as extreme heat, "homeowners are also seeing a big increase in utility costs." Ramsay says she can envision a time when some areas of the country become basically ...