"The estimated smoke-related costs of wildfires were highest in 2012 ($24.8 million); in many years, prescribed fires often accounted for most health-related costs, peaking in 2017 ($24.1 million)." Co-author and fire ecologist, Professor David Bowman said that although the impacts of smoke ...
Short Abstract: Recent catastrophic wildfires increased our awareness of their potential negative impacts and the importance of a coherent national fire policy. This session summarizes key research findings that inform national policy, including the economic impacts of wildfires and the efficacy of fuel ...
Improved communications may provide targeted information to households that are the most exposed or vulnerable to wildfires and their impacts, as well as on ways exposure can be reduced. Climate adaptation policies informed by understanding the climate hazard and climate solutions risks the public faces...
but the impact of historic volcanic activity is often overlooked. Pre-human evidence of wildlife abundance and diversity are essential for disentangling anthropogenic impacts from natural events. Réunion Island, with its intense and well-documented volcanic activity, endemic biodiversity, long history of ...
Many local officials havewarned their residentsto avoid going outside if they can given current conditions. InNew York, which is seeing some of the worst pollution conditions in the world because of the smoke brought in by the dozens of wildfires raging in Canada, Mayor Eric Adams said Wednesd...
Still others have a negative sense of self-worth and feel they cannot compete in today's world. Negativity especially impacts the elderly, often making them spiral into depression. While one should not bury one's head in the sand, fighting negative thoughts can result in a longer, happier ...
Many local officials havewarned their residentsto avoid going outside if they can given current conditions. InNew York, which is seeing some of the worst pollution conditions in the world because of the smoke brought in by the dozens of wildfires raging in Canada, Mayor Eric Adams said...