California Wildfire Smoke Linked to Over 52,000 Early Deaths in a Decade
A study in Science Advances links California wildfire smoke to over 52,000 premature deaths and an economic impact of up to $456 billion from 2008 to 2018.
Wildfires
Read More
Wildfire Outbreak Forces Evacuations and Sparks Air Quality Alert in Western Canada
Western Canada battles its first major wildfires of the season, prompting evacuations and air quality warnings as authorities work to contain the blazes.
Greece Elevates Wildfire Alert to High Risk After Surge of Fires
Greece has raised its wildfire alert level to ‘high risk’ following a significant surge of fires and record warm temperatures, prompting heightened precautions across multiple regions.
Wildfires in the US: Escalating Threat Amid Climate Change
Wildfires in the US are intensifying as climate change worsens, revealing gaps in current environmental regulations and necessitating urgent policy reforms.
One in Four Americans Struggle with Unhealthy Air Quality
One in four Americans breathes unhealthy air as rising wildfires and inadequate regulations exacerbate the climate crisis.
Wildfires Ravage Brazil’s Roraima, Endangering Yanomami Community
Rising wildfires in Roraima, Brazil, threaten the Yanomami Indigenous community amid climate challenges and inadequate response.
Devastating Wildfires Ravage Texas, Homes Lost and Lives at Risk
Wildfires in Texas have scorched over 4,000 square kilometers, destroying homes and claiming lives. Efforts to contain the fires continue as they spread beyond state borders.
Brazil, Venezuela, Bolivia Hit Two-Decade High Wildfire Emissions
Wildfires in Brazil, Venezuela, and Bolivia have led to the highest carbon emissions in two decades, driven by severe droughts, according to Europe’s climate monitor.
Texas Battles Second-Largest Wildfire in State History, One Fatality Reported
A massive wildfire, the second-largest in Texas history, has caused extensive damage in the Panhandle, resulting in one fatality.
Study Reveals California’s Air Quality Set to Decline Amid Climate Challenges
A new study by First Street Foundation warns that California’s air quality may deteriorate over the next 30 years due to increased wildfires and extreme heat from climate change.