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Published Pollutants from burning structures linger in waterways post-wildfire - Pollutants from Burning Structures Linger in Waterways Post-Wildfire


As the frequency of wildfires has increased, so have pollutants in the waters from burned watersheds...
Published Smoke from the Black Summer wildfires in Australia impacted the climate and high altitude winds of the southern hemisphere for more than a year and a half - Smoke from Black Summer Wildfires in Australia Impacted Climate and High Altitude Winds of Southern Hemisphere for More Than a Year and a Half


The 2019/20 wildfires in Australia transported more smoke into the atmosphere than observed ever bef...
Published Three things to know: Climate change's impact on extreme-weather events



Researchers found that the effects of climate change on the intensity, frequency, and duration of ex...
Published Complex impact of large wildfires on ozone layer dynamics



In a revelation highlighting the fragile balance of our planet's atmosphere, scientists have uncover...
Published Wildfire experts provide guidance for new research directions - Wildfire Experts Provide Guidance for New Research Directions


A new paper by dozens of wildfire experts across the nation highlights the need for a more strategic...
Published Scientists dig into wildfire predictions, long-term impacts



Wildfires are an ancient force shaping the environment, but they have grown in frequency, range and...
Published Researchers warn of unprecedented arsenic release from wildfires



The wildfire season of 2023 was the most destructive ever recorded in Canada and a new study suggest...
Published The impact of megafires on estuaries from Australia's 'Black Summer' - The Impact of Megafires on Estuaries from Australia's 'Black Summer'


Estuaries are one of the most valuable biomes on Earth, and megafires -- like Australia's 2019/20 Bl...
Published When cyclones and fires collide... - When Cyclones and Fires Collide: The Devastating Impact on Our Environment


As strong winds and torrential rains inundate Australia's south-eastern coast, new research suggests...
Published Warmer stream temperatures in burned-over Oregon watershed didn't result in fewer trout - Warmer Stream Temperatures in Burned-Over Oregon Watershed Didn't Result in Fewer Trout


The number of trout in a southern Oregon stream system showed no decline one year after a fire burne...
Published For 400 years, Indigenous tribes buffered climate's impact on wildfires in the American Southwest - For 400 Years, Indigenous Tribes Buffered Climate's Impact on Wildfires in the American Southwest



Devastating megafires are becoming more common, in part, because the planet is warming. But a new st...
Published Wildfires are increasingly burning California's snowy landscapes and colliding with winter droughts to shrink California's snowpack - Wildfires and Winter Droughts: The Impact on California's Snowpack


A research team examined what happens to mountain snowpacks when sunny, midwinter dry spells occur i...
Published Hidden cameras spot wildlife returning home after 2018 megafire



Researchers analyzed more than 500,000 motion-sensor camera trap images taken at a Northern Californ...
Published Wildfires also impact aquatic ecosystems



Researchers have shown that the effects of wildfires are not limited to terrestrial ecosystems. Aqua...
Published Unique field study shows how climate change affects fire-impacted forests



During the unusually dry year of 2018, Sweden was hit by numerous forest fires. A research team has...
Published Wildfire-smoke observations fill gap in estimating soot's role in climate change - Wildfire-Smoke Observations Fill Gap in Estimating Soot's Role in Climate Change


New research refining the amount of sunlight absorbed by black carbon in smoke from wildfires will h...
Published Unintended consequences of fire suppression



A new study reveals how fire suppression ensures that wildfires will burn under extreme conditions a...
Published Solar absorption by black carbon in fire clouds quantified



Aerosol scientists quantify the extent of light absorption by black carbon in fire clouds to better...
Published Unprecedented levels of high-severity fire burn in Sierra Nevada - Unprecedented Levels of High-Severity Fire Burn in Sierra Nevada


High-severity wildfire in California's Sierra Nevada forests has nearly quintupled compared to befor...
Published After 2018 'Woolsey wildfire,' Los Angeles' mountain lions are taking more risks - After 2018 'Woolsey wildfire,' Los Angeles' mountain lions are taking more risks


Los Angeles is known for its movie stars and beaches. It's also known for being one of only two mega...