Showing posts with label Wildfires. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wildfires. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Global Warming Cited as Wildfires Increase in Fragile Boreal Forest
New York Times
Scientists say the near-destruction of Fort McMurray
last week by a wildfire is the latest indication that
the vital boreal forest is at risk from climate change. Story here.
last week by a wildfire is the latest indication that
the vital boreal forest is at risk from climate change. Story here.
Monday, May 9, 2016
Fort McMurray and the Fires of Climate Change
The New Yorker
Though it’s tough to pin any particular disaster on climate change, in the case of Fort McMurray the link is pretty compelling. Story here.
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Wildfires Near Fort St. John, Prince George Prompt Evacuations
CBC News
Climate change means wildfires that are larger, start earlier and last longer. Above - NWT, Canada ’04.USDA Forest Service.
Residents from communities across northern B.C. have been forced to flee their homes. More here.
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
2015 Was The Costliest US Wildfire Season Ever
climateprogress
Burning through over 9.8 million acres — an area roughly the size of Massachusetts and Connecticut combined — the 2015 wildfire season was the most expensive on record. More here.
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