May (All News)

Recent Media Highlights on Fire, Policies, and Politics

Former inmate turns firefighter under California’s 2021 Fire Camp Law 31. May 2021
California drought hits extreme levels, wildfire threat grows 25. May 2021
Fire service denies wildfires in south sparked by Gaza incendiary balloons 25. May 2021
Trees are dying in East Bay parks. They could pose a fire risk to nearby homes 25. May 2021
Samuel Rodwell offers real-time insight into mega-fires with ‘Inferno 25. May 2021
How drones and IoT sensors can galvanize early wildfire detection 25. May 2021
Aspen agencies announce partnership, new early wildfire detection pilot program 24. May 2021
Western fires are burning higher in the mountains at unprecedented rates in a clear sign of climate change 24. May 2021
New NASA Earth System Observatory to Help Address, Mitigate Climate Change 24. May 2021
Counselors ready for influx of wildfire survivors 24. May 2021
Disaster Dashboard launched 24. May 2021
One tough job: Fire agencies battle mental health stigmas 23. May 2021
Recent rain provides only short-term help for wildfire season, expert says 23. May 2021
A zombie-fire outbreak may be growing in the north 22. May 2021
How One California Community Protected Itself From Forest Fires 22. May 2021
Wildland firefighting program graduates 36 Central Valley teens 21. May 2021
To prevent wildfires in 2021, Oregon adopts new rules for temporary power shutoffs 21. May 2021
Australia Bushfire Funding ‘Welcome’ but Insurance Tax Rise ‘Unsustainable’: ICA 21. May 2021
Russian wildfires and tropospheric ozone pollution over Northern Tibetan Plateau 21. May 2021
Facebook fuels climate misinformation online, report finds 21. May 2021
Wildfires rage across Manitoba prompting states of emergency, potential evacuations 20. May 2021
Red Cross LA urges everyone to get ready for wildfire season 20. May 2021
Native forest logging makes bushfires worse – and to say otherwise ignores the facts 20. May 2021
Jalisco governor says forest fires set intentionally ‘to destabilize’ 20. May 2021
Greece evacuates more villages as forest fire spreads to Attica region 20. May 2021
Why Indonesia’s rice paddy expansion is raising climate concerns 20. May 2021
Western drought worsens and winds pick up, fueling wildfire concerns for millions 20. May 2021
U.S. proposes big increase in forest management to tackle wildfires 20. May 2021
Survey reveals growing concerns over wildfire in Oregon 20. May 2021
To achieve forest health, we need to change our relationship with fire 19. May 2021
Major 2015 wildfires in central Amazon killed a quarter of vegetation 19. May 2021
Climate change could make overwinter ‘zombie’ fires more common 19. May 2021
Feinstein Lays Out Actions to Reduce, Combat Growing Threat of Deadly Wildfires 19. May 2021
“We need resilience”: The hidden economic effects of floods and bushfires 19. May 2021
Wildfire prevention efforts succeeded despite pandemic 19. May 2021
Study: Wildfires threaten river networks in the western U.S. 19. May 2021
Biodiversity concerns high among Aussies 18. May 2021
‘Reclaiming The Genius Of Our Ancestors’: For These Students, Helping Solve The Future Of Colorado Wildfires Means Studying Indigenous Traditions 18. May 2021
Peatlands pose complex, poorly understood wildfire risk, researchers warn 18. May 2021
Gov. Little says wildland firefighters need to get vaccinated before the fire season 18. May 2021
In spite of wildfire risk, there’s no statewide guide book for building property in Colorado 17. May 2021
PPIC: State Makes Progress on Wildfire and Forest Health Policy 17. May 2021
Ripple Effect: Recovery of ecosystems after wildfires 17. May 2021
Expect more wildfires this year. And expect lawmakers to disagree about them 17. May 2021
Wildfires Scorch Forests In Parts Of Russia 17. May 2021
This can’t be good: Forest fires near Masungi Georeserve ‘accelerating’ 16. May 2021
Wildfire suppression funding of recent years could become permanent under new legislation 16. May 2021
When the Government Makes Wildfires Worse 15. May 2021
Private firefighters fuel tensions while saving California vineyards and mansions 14. May 2021
NCCS-Enabled Satellite Data Assimilation Reveals Vegetation Changes from Massive Australian Bushfires 14. May 2021
California prepares for the worst with record fire spending proposed 14. May 2021
California Wildfire Safety Advisory Board Approves Recommendations On The 2021 Wildfire Mitigation Plan Updates For Small And Multi-Jurisdictional Utilities 14. May 2021
Snubbed contractors fear lack of firefighters for Pacific Northwest fire season 14. May 2021
Rallying the public to save Bolivia’s forests: Q&A with Gina Méndez 14. May 2021
Opinion: Drought-stricken western states face a water crisis and another dangerous fire season 14. May 2021
California in for ‘another difficult’ wildfire year, federal officials forecast 13. May 2021
Cuba maintains vigilance to prevent proliferation of forest fires 13. May 2021
USDA, Interior Department gear up for ‘dangerous’ wildfire year 13. May 2021
Gov. Brown signs bill to make it easier to rebuild homes after wildfires 13. May 2021
California Commissioner Calls on Insurers to Do More to Boost Wildfire Prep 13. May 2021
Fire management plan nearly 25 years in the making outlines how controlled burns can prevent forest fires 12. May 2021
Run-away debris burning leads human-caused wildfires 11. May 2021
Vast swathes of forest and bog lost to fires last year 11. May 2021
Developing a culturally appropriate natural hazards training program for Indigenous communities – HAZARD NOTE 96 11. May 2021
Oregon lawmakers look to tax insurance policies to fight wildfires 11. May 2021
Forest fire kills off 26% of endemic ‘Old George’ 11. May 2021
World’s Largest Firefighting Helicopter Ready To Serve Malibu 11. May 2021
Ripple Effect: Recovery of ecosystems after wildfires 10. May 2021
Manitoba’s fire situation could be Canada’s most significant weather disaster of 2021, says climatologist 10. May 2021
Brush Fires Break Out in Bone Dry Capital Area 10. May 2021
PG&E ordered to revise its wildfire prevention plan 10. May 2021
Marked reduction in forest fires in Gujrat 10. May 2021
Female prison inmates to join men to help fight wildfires in Arizona 10. May 2021
Op-ed: Rethinking roles and reforming rules are required to mitigate wildfire risks 10. May 2021
Call for more kids’ mental health support after coronavirus and bushfires 9. May 2021
RM of Piney declares local state of emergency as forest fire burns for 24 hours in southeast Manitoba 9. May 2021
Record Investment To Protect Victoria From Bushfire Risk 8. May 2021
Wildfires burn around Northern California during first red flag weekend of the year 8. May 2021
Playa del Carmen residents wake to thick smoke from nearby forest fires 8. May 2021
Insurers upgrade home fire claims coverage 8. May 2021
Editorial: Prevention of wildfires depends on all of us 8. May 2021
Victorian government pledges $500m to reduce bushfire risk, waives tourist entry fees for emergency workers 8. May 2021
Harrison Man Sentenced to 60 Months in Federal Prison for Setting Fire in the Buffalo National River 7. May 2021
North Dakota utilities could face legal risks during rampant wildfire season 7. May 2021
Seven fires in south sparked by incendiary balloons launched from Gaza 7. May 2021
How weird, bouncy cell signals can help track wildfire smoke 7. May 2021
“Uncertainty Phase” Declared Due to Risk of Forest Fires in South and West Iceland 6. May 2021
Trust meant to compensate victims of deadly California wildfires sparked by PG&E shows little payout 6. May 2021
The government has pledged over $800m to fight natural disasters. It could be revolutionary — if done right 6. May 2021
Human-caused wildfires continue to burn across Utah 6. May 2021
Governor Mike Dunleavy declares May 9-15 as Wildland Fire Prevention and Preparedness Week in Alaska 6. May 2021
Experts urge community collaboration to prevent catastrophic fires 6. May 2021
Forest fires impact on water quality 6. May 2021
Mizoram govt constitutes state-level probe team over recent forest fires 6. May 2021
Giant sequoia found still smoldering after 2020 California wildfire 6. May 2021
California wildfires inspired a faster, cheaper way to build homes 5. May 2021
How North Dakota agencies have handled record number of wildland fires 5. May 2021
Research Inside Hill Slopes Could Help Wildfire and Drought Prediction, U.S. National Science Foundation Reports 5. May 2021
The impact of living in the Wildland Urban Interface 5. May 2021
Woman charged with arson in 2018 Northern California wildfire 5. May 2021
Heiðmörk Forest Fire Burns Two Square Kilometres 5. May 2021
Former emergency chiefs: Government inaction on climate change undermines new disaster agency 5. May 2021
Wildfires, Drought Create Ripe Conditions For Bark Beetle Outbreaks 5. May 2021
Fire Crews Tackle Blaze In Alicante Salt Lake 4. May 2021
Beavers Are Firefighters Who Work for Free 4. May 2021
Federal government to create new natural disaster agency after bushfire royal commission recommendation 4. May 2021
Forest fires drive expansion of savannas in the heart of the Amazon 4. May 2021
Forest fires in Mexico affect 212,000 hectares 4. May 2021
SBA TOPS $60 MILLION IN DISASTER ASSISTANCE LOANS FOR WILDFIRES 4. May 2021
Cal Fire Air Attack Base in Hollister plays key role in wildfire fighting 4. May 2021
Mallorca faces risk of forest fires from now until October 3. May 2021
Reality of forest fires 3. May 2021
As wildfires increase in severity, experts call for coordinated federal response 3. May 2021
Don’t make pandemic worse by open burning, Lee tells Miri folk 3. May 2021
Six months of progress after Bushfire Royal Commission 3. May 2021
‘My constituents are scared’: Some California lawmakers want more funding for wildfire prevention 3. May 2021
California’s wildfire season is expanding as the wet season becomes compressed 2. May 2021
Perth’s prolonged smoke haze from prescribed burns prompts public health concerns 2. May 2021
Mullen Fire makes changes to forest habitats 1. May 2021
‘It has become them and us’: the battle to burn England’s moorlands
Large grass fire in Hermitage Park put out by firefighters 1. May 2021

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