Natural resources
As the country reels from one of its worst wildfire seasons on record, experts are sounding the alarm on the devastating consequences of climate change. The extreme wildfires that ravaged parts of Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia in 2023 emitted 1,740 megatonnes of CO2e, nearly three times
Natural resources
The state of California's firefighting and prevention resources are facing unprecedented strain as the peak fire season sets in. President Trump's recent actions, including the militarization of Los Angeles and cuts to the US Forest Service, are jeopardizing the state's wildfire response capability and
Climate change
Research published in Environment International has highlighted the significance of wildfire smoke exposure on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) mortality in the elderly population. Investigators from Emory University analyzed data from Medicare and the National Death Index to investigate the relationship between long-term exposure to smoke PM2.5 and COPD
Air pollution
As the world's urban population continues to grow, regions with chronically poor air quality are facing a major public health crisis. The Kathmandu Valley in Nepal is a stark example, where nearly half of the days each year exceed the national PM2.5 air quality guideline of 40
Air pollution
A massive wildfire in Wharton State Forest in Burlington County has grown to 4,200 acres, causing hazardous air quality conditions in the Philadelphia region. Despite no reported injuries or structure damage, the fire has forced the evacuation of several structures, including the Phillip M. Costello Preparatory Academy and the
Climate change
As the 2025 G7 Leaders' Summit in Kananaskis approaches, Canadian officials are working to navigate the complex dynamics of discussing climate change in a gathering that will also feature US President Donald Trump. The wildfires that scorched Jasper, Alta., earlier this year have created a unique opportunity for Canada
Air pollution
A massive wave of wildfire smoke, fueled by new blazes in British Columbia, is set to engulf central and eastern US states by the end of the week, with air quality levels reaching hazardous levels in parts of Montana and North Dakota. The smoke, which has already spread to Wisconsin
Air pollution
Air quality will deteriorate significantly in the coming days, with widespread smoke from Canadian wildfires reaching the US. By early Wednesday, air quality had reached unhealthy to very unhealthy levels in eastern Montana and North Dakota, leaving some of the worst air quality on the planet. This area of reduced
Climate change
Wildfires have become a pressing concern globally due to climate change and human activities, putting biodiversity and human safety at risk. Research conducted in the Metropolitan District of Quito, Ecuador, has evaluated the effectiveness of firebreaks in mitigating wildfire damage. The study utilized FlamMap simulations to assess the impact of
Climate change
Canada is no stranger to the devastating impacts of climate change. As the country enters wildfire season, the consequences of rising temperatures and changing weather patterns are being felt across the nation. Communities in northern Saskatchewan have been issued evacuation orders, while in Manitoba, the Pimicikamak Cree Nation worked to
Climate change
A groundbreaking court decision in British Columbia has established Aboriginal title to a significant portion of Nootka Island, including land within a provincial park. The ruling, which sets a precedent for parkland to be excluded from Aboriginal title claims, has significant implications for Indigenous land rights and the management of
Air pollution
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has issued an air quality alert due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, affecting the southwest coastal region. Pollution concentrations were in the "unhealthy for sensitive groups" level on Sunday and Monday, primarily impacting children, older adults, and people with respiratory or heart
