Natural resources
The Kunia Road Fire, a wildfire that burned 251 acres in the Waipahu-Kunia area, was fully contained by the evening of August 25, 2025. Crews from various islands, including Maui, Kaua'i, and Hawai'i Island, assisted in extinguishing the fire, which started near Kunia Camp and spread
Climate change
Communities in Colorado, USA face significant wildfire risk exacerbated by climate change and industrial forest management legacies. Recent research has highlighted the importance of local capacity in reducing wildfire vulnerability, with findings suggesting that communities have varying needs and strengths, both with and without external funding support. The study, conducted
Natural resources
Agricultural operations in Wyoming have been significantly impacted by recent wildfires, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offering technical and financial assistance to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events. The USDA has a suite of programs to support farmers and ranchers as they
Climate change
As the world grapples with the growing threat of climate change, a vocal minority of powerful corporations and politicians are actively working against the transition to renewable energy and Net Zero emissions. By misrepresenting the costs of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and ignoring the catastrophic consequences of inaction, they are
Natural resources
Fierce wildfires are sweeping through parts of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, leaving destruction and displacement in their wake. The largest wildfire in Nova Scotia's history has grown to 82 square kilometers in size, with crews bracing for a challenging few days ahead. In Newfoundland, Premier John Hogan has
Climate change
The Trump administration has released two reports challenging the long-standing finding that climate change poses a threat to public health and welfare. However, dozens of scientists have reviewed the documents and found them to be riddled with errors, bias, and distortions. The reports, which were filled with misleading data and
Climate change
The European Investment Bank (EIB) will provide EUR 50 million in funding for the Croatian State Forest Company's investment programme in climate adaptation, forest restoration, sustainable forest management, and value chains in Croatia. The programme aims to enhance the quality, sustainability, and climate change resilience of forest ecosystems
Climate change
Rising temperatures due to climate change are causing grapes to ripen earlier in France's wine-producing regions, with the harvest beginning on average three weeks earlier than in the 1980s. The extreme heat can also lead to a loss of crops and land, as well as an increase in
Natural resources
Residents of Hawai'i will have the opportunity to engage with local organizations and share their input on the state's draft Climate Action Pathways (CAP) plan at a Community Resource Fair and Film Event on Thursday, August 28. The event, hosted by the Hawai'i Climate
Climate change
European forests are facing an increasing threat from wildfires driven by climate change, land use changes, and socio-economic factors. Researchers at the Technical University in Zvolen have developed a comprehensive multi-sectoral platform, SILVANUS, combining technological innovation, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable forest management strategies. The project's success in the
Climate change
Research has shown that climate change has significantly increased the size and frequency of wildfires across the boreal biome, with severe wildfires triggering shifts from evergreen to deciduous canopies. This cascade effect has a profound impact on carbon and nitrogen cycling in boreal forests, with ecosystem productivity and carbon uptake
Climate change
Climate change is having significant effects on the conditions, characteristics, and availability of work in Canada, according to a research project led by Sara Dorow, Professor of Sociology at the University of Alberta. The project, Work-Life in Canada, reveals how climate change shapes not just what we do for work
