There are several ways to reduce exposure to wildfire smoke and stay safe during wildfire season. 1. Stay indoors Though indoor air quality is affected by wildfire smoke, it’s not as dangerous as the air pollution outside. Whenever possible stay indoors during active wildfires to reduce your ...
In the aftermath of a wildfire, many communities have to deal with residual smoke and poor air quality. Unfortunately, this problem isn't going anywhere. Regions like Southern California have seen an uptick in the number and severity of wildfires in recent years. Between 2020 and 202...
When it comes to wildfires, Bill Gabbert, who worked wildland fire for 33 years, suggests that firefighters battle them in the morning. “Experienced firefighters know that large fires are typically most active in the mid-afternoon,”he writes. The reason? “Solar heating has reached its peak....
The world has undoubtedly changed in many ways due to the changing climate. Humanity has seen wildfires burn through the rolling hills of California and across Australian forests. Weather patterns have changed, and species of all kinds have had to adapt as well as they can. A study out of ...
France and Spain, Richter said. While the peak tourist season is typically around July, Europe has been reaching record temperatures in recent years during that time. Combined with wildfires, the climate is causing people to travel to those destinations in the spring or early summer instead, Rich...
Heatwaves continue to ravage many European countries. Wildfires, drought, heat stress, even falling rocks, are threatening thousands of lives – and because of climate change, it is likely to get even hotter. According to a World Health Organization tally, 166,000 people died of heat stress wo...
Losses from supply chain disruptions can amount to an average of more than 40 percent of annual EBITDA every decade1. Supply Chain Risks Impacting Businesses Today Risk #1: Climate change and frequent natural catastrophes, such as hurricanes, floods, droughts, and wildfires are impacting operations ...
Unfortunately, climate changeis expandingthese areas at risk. As the LA wildfires show,warmer climatesmean fire can attack suburbs and cities thought to be safe from bushfire. Climate change is also making home ownership more expensive, asinsurance premiumsrise in the wake of more expensive disaster...
When you’re stressed, remember STOP: Stop; Take a breath or two; Observe how you’re feeling inside; and Proceed with a bit more awareness and calm.” --Diana Winston, director of UCLA Mindful. 6. Monitor Your Energy Levels “Check in with your internal energy just like you approach ...
Since most of us have never navigated a pandemic before, we’re all doing our best to cope with the ever-changing numbers, information, guidance and mask protocols. In addition to COVID, we’re dealing with riots, wildfires, hurricanes, the election, voting concerns, woes at the post offic...