A new AI model that maps moisture levels in fine detail across 12 western states opens the door for better wildfire predictions.

The US faces a high risk of hurricanes and other disasters this year that could leave thousands of people in need of shelter. COVID-19 will make those disasters more dangerous to manage.

The pandemic has exposed how vulnerable we are to unexpected climate shocks.

Wildfire smoke makes it harder for firefighters' bodies to fight off viral invaders. But firefighting conditions make the usual protective measures nearly impossible.

"We can't attribute single fire events to climate change. But the trends in large fire events... are consistent with expected trends in a warming climate."

Bedroom air filters can alleviate—and may even prevent—asthmatic flareups in children, a new study shows.

Worsening wildfires in California are part of a long-term trend "toward more wildfires that burn larger areas and cause more damage," says Andrew Plantinga.

Even in extreme wildfires, thinning and prescribed burns to reduce the number of small trees and shrubs can pay off in the long run, a new study shows.

"These cats could be the canary in the coal mine, letting us know what might happen if more people are exposed to these types of wildfires."

Bats face many threats—but a new study shows wildfire isn't one of them. In fact, some actually benefit from it.