Previous fires may hold the key to predicting and reducing the severity of future wildfires in the western United States as fire activity continues to increase, according to researchers from Penn State and the U.S. Forest Service.
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Study: Canadians Most at Risk for Respiratory Death from Wildfire
An international study has found Canadians have the highest relative risk of respiratory mortality resulting from wildfire pollution, with Regina and Saskatoon among the worst hit.
Limiting Fossil Fuel Extraction to Meet 1.5°C
Nearly 60% of both oil and fossil methane gas and almost 90% of coal must remain in the ground by 2050 in order to keep global warming below 1.5°C, finds a study by UCL researchers.
Rapid Intensification for Typhoon Chanthu
The potent storm in the Western Pacific intensified from a tropical depression to a super typhoon in less than 48 hours.
Study Explores Link Between Earthquakes, Rainfall and Food Insecurity in Nepal
Compound environmental shocks and their impact on food insecurity in Nepal, one of the world’s most disaster-prone countries, was the focus of research conducted by faculty in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences.
Emissions From Computing and ICT Could Be Worse Than Previously Thought
Global computing could be responsible for a greater share of greenhouse gas emissions than previously thought and these emissions will continue to rise significantly unless action is taken, a new study highlights.