Wildfire

Science

Improved wildfire smoke model identifies areas for public health intervention

The Canadian wildfires of June 2023 exposed a large portion of the Northeastern United States to unprecedented levels of smoke.…

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Science

Anthropologist documents how women and shepherds historically reduced wildfire risk in Central Italy

Fire management lessons from the past could help to improve resilience as the Mediterranean faces increased fire risk from climate…

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Business

Hawaii lawmakers target Maui vacation rentals after Lahaina wildfire supercharges housing shortage and exorbitant prices

Amy Chadwick spent years scrimping and saving as a single mother of two to buy a house in the town…

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Business

Xcel cuts power to Colorado customers amid wildfire risk

Xcel Energy said it will cut power to about 55,000 customers in Colorado due to high winds that could topple its…

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Science

Wildfire smoke may be deadliest effect of climate change in US

Increased exposure to wildfire smoke is one of the most damaging effects of climate change Nasa's Earth Observatory Exposure to…

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Politics

Fire suppression is exacerbating wildfire severity in the US West: Study

Fire suppression activities are causing future blazes to burn at higher severity and under more hostile conditions — worsening the…

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Business

Jury orders Berkshire’s PacifiCorp to pay at least $29M to Oregon wildfire victims

My Photo Buddy Berkshire Hathaway’s (BRK.A) (NYSE:BRK.B) Pacificorp utility was ordered Tuesday by an Oregon jury to pay at least…

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Business

Texas battles second-largest wildfire in US history

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.…

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Business

How many Texas Panhandle cows died in largest wildfire in state history

First, the flames came storming across the vistas of the Texas Panhandle, burning through the grassy plains and scrub land…

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Business

Xcel Energy stock falls due to Texas wildfire By Investing.com

© Reuters. Xcel Energy (XEL) stock falls due to Texas wildfire Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:) shares fell more than 8% Thursday…

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