Preventing wildfire with the Wild Horse Fire Brigade
William Simpson wants to deploy the wild horses across public lands, to live and graze — and ultimately, prevent the worst wildfires.
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A Northern California wildfire has injured several people and destroyed homes
About 7,500 people in the town of Weed and several nearby communities in Northern California were under evacuation orders.
A wildfire threatens giant sequoia trees in Yosemite National Park
More than 500 mature sequoias were threatened but there were no reports of severe damage to any named trees, such as the 3,000-year-old Grizzly Giant.
Researchers can now explain how climate change is affecting your weather
For decades, it was impossible to say that a specific weather event was caused, or even made worse, by climate change. But advanced research methods are changing that.
You've likely been affected by climate change. Your long-term finances might be, too
Most Americans have recently been affected by extreme weather and support efforts to protect against future disasters, a new survey finds. And many people suffer long-term financial problems.
Surry County wildfire burns 200 acres
Firefighters are continuing to battle a blaze that has burned more than 200 acres of forest land in Surry County.
State official: Pilot Mountain fire has lessons about climate change and more
Most of Pilot Mountain State Park has reopened now that a wildfire that burned more than 1,000 acres has been contained.
A church retreat came to the aid of Canada's latest disaster survivors
British Columbia experienced major disasters this year that scientists say show the intensifying effects of climate change. Many of those affected by fires and floods took shelter at Camp Hope.
Fire at Pilot Mountain State Park burns hundreds of acres
Updated 4:45 p.m.
Fire crews in Surry County are working to control a fire in Pilot Mountain State Park that has already burned hundreds of acres.