Wildfire
Here's How Wildfires Can Destroy the Ozone Layer
Massive blazes like the ones in Australia three years ago deplete the crucial blanket surrounding our planet through chemical reactions in the atmosphere
California's 'Zombie Forests' Are Cheating Death—but Maybe Not for Long
A fifth of conifer forests in the state’s Sierra Nevada mountains are stranded in unsuitably warm conditions
California Lost 36 Million Trees to Drought Last Year
The die-off is expected to continue despite this winter’s rain storms
Can Scientists Save the World’s Tiniest Rabbit?
In Washington State, the race is on to save a diminutive bunny as wildfires threaten its already shrinking habitat
L.A.'s Cougars Were Driven to Extremes by Wildfire
With less suitable habitat, the big cats traveled further and crossed dangerous roads more often
See How California Artists Process Wildfires Through Their Work
A new exhibition showcases art that seeks to make sense of destruction
Wildfires Reached a Five-Year High in the Brazilian Amazon
Rapid deforestation has made the rainforest more vulnerable to flames, experts say
This Summer’s Drought Is Europe's Worst in 500 Years. What Happened Last Time?
The 1540 megadrought brought mass suffering to the continent, but European society quickly bounced back
Untold Stories of American History
The History of California's Inmate Firefighter Program
The initiative, which finds prisoners working as first responders and rescuers, dates back to the 1940s
Southwestern Flash Floods Submerge Cars, Strand National Park Visitors
Millions were under flood watch over the weekend as rains overwhelmed a wildfire-scorched landscape
Yosemite's Grove of Giant Sequoias Reopens After Month-Long Fire Closure
Park officials say that decades of prescribed burns helped keep the historic trees safe
U.S. Will Plant One Billion Trees to Combat Climate Change
The Forest Service plans to tackle a reforestation backlog of 4.1 million acres
A Fast-Moving Wildfire Is Spreading Near Yosemite National Park
The Oak Fire has forced thousands of Mariposa County residents to evacuate
Heat Wave Scorches Europe
Scientists say climate change is making heat waves hotter, longer and more frequent
Our Forests Can't Handle This Much Stress
A new study suggests that climate change is making life more difficult for forests to adapt to new stresses to the environment
Wildfire Burns in Yosemite National Park, Threatening Giant Sequoia Trees
The Washburn Fire has scorched more than 2,000 acres since it was first reported on Thursday
A Surprisingly High Number of Wildfires Are Caused by Electrocuted Birds
Researchers determined 44 wildland fires were ignited by avian electrocutions in the contiguous United States from January 2014 through December 2018
Regenerative Tourism Invites Travelers to Get Their Hands Dirty
Vacations that allow tourists to participate in conservation activities, such as habitat restoration, are growing in popularity
Critically Endangered Spotted Tree Frogs Released Into the Wild in Australia
Bushfires, fungal disease, predation and other threats have pushed these amphibians to the brink of extinction
We Are Changing Climate Faster Than We Can Adapt, New IPCC Report Warns
Despite the 'irreversible' impacts of a warming planet, scientists emphasize there is still time to act
