Islanders are being advised to prepare their properties to help reduce the damage in case of a wildfire. P.E.I.'s forest fire risk has been rated as extreme in recent days, and dozens of fires are burning in neighbouring Nova Sc...
Fire can destroy your house and all of your possessions in less than an hour, and it can reduce an entire forest to a pile of ash and charred wood. It's also a terrifying weapon, with nearly unlimited destructive power. Fire kills more people every year than any other force of nat...
Additionally, promoting fire-resistant tree species and maintaining diverse forest ecosystems can naturally reduce the risk of catastrophic fires. Additionally, adopting technological innovations can enhance forest conservation efforts. For instance, using satellite imagery and remote sensing technology to monito...
California Gov. Jerry Brown (D) will form a panel to study how to reduce the threat of wildfires in his state.The announcement at the governor's final State of the State address Jan. 25 comes in the aftermath of catastrophic fires in Northern and Southern California.A task force of \\\...
Hydrogen-powered cars, the increased use of solar cells, and hydro-electric power plants are possible ways to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases. Courtesy BMW AG, Munich, Germany; DOE/NREL; SunLine Transit Agency Though scientists warn that global warming will likely continue for centuries be...
Although the term forest fire is frequently used, the term wildfire is more appropriate. This term refers to all uncontrolled fires that spread across a large area and often burn through natural and wilderness areas before threatening human habitations....
Incorporated rock fragments had no significant effect on maximum temperature or the depth of lethal heating, and effects on heating duration were limited to dry or bare soil. The data suggest that by changing the degree of soil heating, rock fragments may reduce the risk of fire-induced ...
In the past two decades, the number of Americans at risk of experiencing a wildfire has doubled. Learn what you need to do if one is near you.
Fire can destroy your house and all of your possessions in less than an hour, and it can reduce an entire forest to a pile of ash and charred wood. It's also a terrifying weapon, with nearly unlimited destructive power. Fire kills more people every year than any other force of nat...
👋Welcome to 5 Things PM!Small talk can boost your mood and reduce feelings of isolation, but some people struggle with making conversation about trivial things. Experts explainhow you can master this everyday skill. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day: ...