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Scorched Earth
KGW Special: Scorched Earth
Scorched Earth
KGW Special: Scorched Earth
Concerned about climate change? In this KGW Special called Scorched Earth, we explore the changing conditions plus look at solutions to repair our environment.
Wildfire
Thinning forests alone helps reduce wildfire risk, Oregon researchers say
Researchers compared thinned stands of trees with un-thinned control stands and used computer modeling to predict the behavior of future fires.
Wildfire
After record fire season, Oregon researchers say wildfires will only get worse
As climate change ramps up, so will the number, size and intensity of wildfires, according to researchers at Oregon State University.
Scorched Earth
What's NIFC? Explaining the wildfire center ahead of President Biden's Idaho visit
The National Interagency Fire Center is the top tier of support for agencies fighting wildfires, from the local to the national level.
Scorched Earth
Human-caused fires up 55% compared to 2020, Washington Dept. of Natural Resources says
In Washington, human-caused fires like those started by cigarettes, campfires and more account for a total of 737 fires.
Environment
New Oregon nonprofit takes on invasive species to combat climate change: 'It's not too late'
Earth On The Edge is working to remove English ivy in Clackamas County, an invasive species that can kill trees and accelerate climate change.
Scorched Earth
What drives big wildfires in western Washington? This meteorological phenomenon is a factor
Western Washington doesn’t always get strong east winds, but when the winds do arrive, they can lead to huge wildfires.
Scorched Earth
Climate trends offer warning sign of more smoke events in Washington
Summer may be coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean the threat of wildfire smoke has diminished just yet.
The Story
Even a slight increase in average temperatures will fuel more dangerous fires | Scorched Earth
The Earth’s temperature is warming, and even a small increase in the average temperature will lead to wildfires getting worse.
Scorched Earth
Nearly one year later, fire survivors still struggle with mental fallout from 2020's devastating wildfires
A year-round resource available to anyone is the Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
Scorched Earth
When wildfires erupt in the west, their impacts can be felt far and wide
Smoke from Oregon and California fires can travel all the way to New York City. Scientists say because of our changing climate, the problem will only get worse.
Scorched Earth
KGW Special: Scorched Earth
Concerned about climate change? In this KGW Special called Scorched Earth, we explore the changing conditions plus look at solutions to repair our environment.
Wildfire
Thinning forests alone helps reduce wildfire risk, Oregon researchers say
Researchers compared thinned stands of trees with un-thinned control stands and used computer modeling to predict the behavior of future fires.
Wildfire
After record fire season, Oregon researchers say wildfires will only get worse
As climate change ramps up, so will the number, size and intensity of wildfires, according to researchers at Oregon State University.
Scorched Earth
What's NIFC? Explaining the wildfire center ahead of President Biden's Idaho visit
The National Interagency Fire Center is the top tier of support for agencies fighting wildfires, from the local to the national level.
Scorched Earth
Human-caused fires up 55% compared to 2020, Washington Dept. of Natural Resources says
In Washington, human-caused fires like those started by cigarettes, campfires and more account for a total of 737 fires.
Environment
New Oregon nonprofit takes on invasive species to combat climate change: 'It's not too late'
Earth On The Edge is working to remove English ivy in Clackamas County, an invasive species that can kill trees and accelerate climate change.
Scorched Earth
What drives big wildfires in western Washington? This meteorological phenomenon is a factor
Western Washington doesn’t always get strong east winds, but when the winds do arrive, they can lead to huge wildfires.
Scorched Earth
Climate trends offer warning sign of more smoke events in Washington
Summer may be coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean the threat of wildfire smoke has diminished just yet.
The Story
Even a slight increase in average temperatures will fuel more dangerous fires | Scorched Earth
The Earth’s temperature is warming, and even a small increase in the average temperature will lead to wildfires getting worse.
Scorched Earth
Nearly one year later, fire survivors still struggle with mental fallout from 2020's devastating wildfires
A year-round resource available to anyone is the Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
Scorched Earth
When wildfires erupt in the west, their impacts can be felt far and wide
Smoke from Oregon and California fires can travel all the way to New York City. Scientists say because of our changing climate, the problem will only get worse.
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