Western wildfires destroyed 246% more homes and buildings over the past decade – fire scientists explain what's changing

More homes are burning in wildfires in nearly every Western state. The reason? Humans.

Natasha Stavros, Director of the Earth Lab Analytics Hub, University of Colorado Boulder • conversation
Feb. 1, 2023 • ~9 min

When hotter and drier means more – but eventually less – wildfire

Not all forests respond to hotter and drier conditions in the same way.

Jeremy Littell, Research Ecologist - Climate Impacts, US Geological Survey • conversation
Aug. 19, 2021 • ~9 min

Restoring California's forests to reduce wildfire risks will take time, billions of dollars and a broad commitment

Restoring western forests – thinning out small trees and dead wood – is an important strategy for reducing the risk of massive wildfires. But these projects aren't fast, easy or cheap.

Martha Conklin, Professor of Engineering, University of California, Merced • conversation
Oct. 13, 2020 • ~10 min

California wildfires: why a gender-reveal party got the blame, but shouldn't have

It's comforting to blame California's wildfires on human stupidity. But this hides a very uncomfortable truth.

Doug Specht, Senior Lecturer in Media and Communications, University of Westminster • conversation
Sept. 14, 2020 • ~6 min

Coping with Western wildfires: 5 essential reads

How climate change and other human actions have combined to create conditions for explosive wildfires in California, Oregon and Washington state.

Jennifer Weeks, Environment + Energy Editor, The Conversation • conversation
Sept. 10, 2020 • ~6 min

Arnold Arboretum’s role as a living lab grows as environmental issues mount

Harvard’s Arnold Arboretum is a critical destination for researchers such as Andrew Groover, who finds every species he needs within its 281 acres.

Deborah Blackwell • harvard
Jan. 16, 2019 • ~10 min

Arnold Arboretum’s role as a living lab grows as environmental issues mount

Harvard’s Arnold Arboretum is a critical destination for researchers such as Andrew Groover, who finds every species he needs within its 281 acres.

Deborah Blackwell • harvard
Jan. 16, 2019 • ~10 min

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