Judge says Forest Service can continue dropping wildfire retardant
In response to a lawsuit by a group of current and former Forest Service employees, a federal judge said the United States Forest Service could …
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Environmental group files lawsuit over use of fire retardant
There have long been concerns about what happens when airplanes dump Phostex, a mix of ammonium phosphate, emulsifiers, and colorants to fight wildfires. The main …
Alaska Record-Breaking Wildfire Season
Fueled by unusually dry and warm weather, Alaska is struggling through a record-breaking wildfire season. A million acres have burned as of June 15, the …
UCSC researchers study effects of wildfire runoff on steelhead sense of smell
In 2020, a massive lightning storm ignited wildfires across much of Northern California. Among the thousands of acres it charred were multiple coastal watersheds from …
NIFC’s forecast for wildfire potential this summer
What a difference a year makes. The forecast for wildland fire potential issued June 1 by the National Interagency Fire Center for June through September …
Invisible Victim of Aussie Wildfires – The Marine Environment
Australia’s wildfires are leaving behind a huge number of charred plants and a massive amount of ash. Though Australia is in the midst of a massive …
What Happens to Fish After a Wildfire?
With temperatures on the rise due to global climate change, wildfires will be having a greater impact on fish stocks than ever before. When a …