California’s McKinney Fire grew to become the state’s largest fire so far this year. The risk of wildfire is rising globally due to climate change. Below are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Wildfires channel on Newswise, a free source for journalists.
Wildfires disproportionately affect the poor
New Sensing Platform Deployed at Controlled Burn Site, Could Help Prevent Forest Fires
Wildfire-smoke observations fill gap in estimating soot’s role in climate change
Arctic Shrub Expansion Limited by Seed Dispersal and Wildfire
California’s Trees Are Dying, and Might Not Be Coming Back
Wildfires May Have Sparked Ecosystem Collapse During Earth’s Worst Mass Extinction
Climate Change Will Increase Chances of Wildfire Globally – but Humans Can Still Help Reduce the Risk
Wildfire Smoke Exposure Negatively Impacts Dairy Cow Health
Earliest Record of Wildfires Provide Insights to Earth’s Past Vegetation and Oxygen Levels
Study shows how ‘green islands’ help forests regenerate after fire
Article source: https://www.newswise.com/articles/view/775747/?sc=c93
