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Newswise: UAH researcher’s digital recreation of Sequoia wildfire wins grand prize in American Geophysical Union competition
Released: 31-Jan-2024 12:05 PM EST
UAH researcher’s digital recreation of Sequoia wildfire wins grand prize in American Geophysical Union competition
University of Alabama Huntsville

Connor Bleisch, a graduate research assistant in the College of Science at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), has won the 2023 American Geophysical Union (AGU) Michael H. Freilich Data Visualization Competition grand prize. The honoree is being recognized for a data visualization project that places the user in the middle of a first-hand recreation of a raging wildfire in the Sequoia National Park in 2021.

Newswise: Scientists Reveal How Tar Particles from Wildfire Smoke Absorb and Refract Solar Radiation, Light in Atmosphere
Released: 31-Jan-2024 11:05 AM EST
Scientists Reveal How Tar Particles from Wildfire Smoke Absorb and Refract Solar Radiation, Light in Atmosphere
Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory - EMSL

A multi-institutional team of researchers studied how solar radiation from the sun interacts with individual tar balls. This research, featured on the cover of ACS Publications' Environmental Science & Technology, provides insights into how wildfires influence climate change.

Newswise:Video Embedded using-artificial-intelligence-better-pollution-predictions-are-in-the-air
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Released: 30-Jan-2024 4:05 PM EST
Using Artificial Intelligence, Better Pollution Predictions Are in the Air
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

Fueled by increasing temperatures and droughts, severe wildfires are on the rise around the world — as are the smoke-borne contaminants that harm the environment and human health. In 2023, Canada recorded its worst wildfire season ever, with fires releasing more than 290 million tons of carbon into the atmosphere. California also experienced record-setting fire seasons in 2020 and 2021.

Newswise: Record heat in 2023 worsened global droughts, floods and wildfires
Released: 11-Jan-2024 8:50 AM EST
Record heat in 2023 worsened global droughts, floods and wildfires
Australian National University

Record heat across the world profoundly impacted the global water cycle in 2023, contributing to severe storms, floods, megadroughts and bushfires, new research from The Australian National University (ANU) shows.

Released: 21-Dec-2023 10:05 AM EST
The year in review: MSU experts and top headlines
Michigan State University

Wars, strikes, Barbie, politics and planets dominated the news in 2023, and Michigan State University faculty experts were on hand to add research-based science and scholarship to many of the top statewide, national and global stories of the year.

Released: 19-Dec-2023 11:05 PM EST
Toxic chemicals found in oil spills and wildfire smoke detected in killer whales
University of British Columbia

Toxic chemicals produced from oil emissions and wildfire smoke have been found in muscle and liver samples from Southern Resident killer whales and Bigg’s killer whales.

Released: 18-Dec-2023 8:05 PM EST
Spike in dermatology visits for skin problems seen during summer of wildfires
Massachusetts General Hospital

New research suggests that air pollution may contribute to the development or worsening of skin conditions.

Released: 15-Dec-2023 1:05 PM EST
A new tool to better model future wildfire impacts in the United States
Ohio State University

Wildfire management systems outfitted with remote sensing technology could improve first responders’ ability to predict and respond to the spread of deadly forest fires.

Newswise: Wildfires Also Impact Aquatic Ecosystems
Released: 13-Dec-2023 10:05 AM EST
Wildfires Also Impact Aquatic Ecosystems
University of California San Diego

Researchers have shown that the effects of wildfires are not limited to terrestrial ecosystems. Aquatic ecosystems are also undergoing rapid changes. The study found that fire debris transforms lakes and other aquatic ecosystems, with implications for fisheries and water quality.

28-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST
Inequity in U.S. Wildfire Emergency Response
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

Research shows that counties with higher black and lower-income populations receive less support in wildfire disasters.

28-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST
Helping More People Get to Safety In A Wildfire
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

Scientists have developed a web-based tool to help communities design an optimal wildfire evacuation plan.

Released: 13-Nov-2023 6:05 PM EST
Low-intensity fires reduce wildfire risk by 60%, study finds
Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health

There is no longer any question of how to prevent high-intensity, often catastrophic, wildfires that have become increasingly frequent across the Western U.S., according to a new study by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Stanford University.

Newswise: Low-intensity fires reduce wildfire risk by 60%, according to study by Columbia and Stanford researchers
Released: 12-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Low-intensity fires reduce wildfire risk by 60%, according to study by Columbia and Stanford researchers
Stanford University

There is no longer any question of how to prevent high-intensity, often catastrophic, wildfires that have become increasingly frequent across the Western U.S., according to a new study by researchers at Stanford and Columbia universities.

30-Oct-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Wildfire Air Pollution May Increase Risks of Hospitalization and Death Among Patients on Dialysis
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

Among individuals receiving in-center hemodialysis treatment in Washington, Oregon, and California, exposure to wildfire-related air pollution was associated with elevated risks of hospitalization and mortality.

Released: 25-Oct-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Cornell expands wildfire sensor coverage to every NY county
Cornell University

Nearly half of all New York counties lacked real-time information to determine air quality during the wildfire smoke days this past summer. Now, a Cornell researcher is leading an effort to install air-quality sensors in 28 upstate counties where there were none.

Released: 24-Oct-2023 1:35 PM EDT
From nanoplastics to airborne toxins: Pollution stories for media.
Newswise

Read the latest research news on air pollution, nanoplastics, waterborne illnesses and more in the Pollution channel on Newswise.

       
Released: 24-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Residents unprepared for wildland fires, face barriers in implementing prevention measures: York U study
York University

Individual and social factors contribute to lack of preparedness, despite many available residential wildfire mitigation and educational programs, study reveals

20-Oct-2023 6:05 PM EDT
New study shows surprising effects of fire in North America’s boreal forests
Northern Arizona University

Using satellite images, a team of researchers led by Northern Arizona University found that fires in North America's boreal forest may be changing the environment in ways that researchers didn't previously anticipate.

Released: 16-Oct-2023 6:05 PM EDT
Wildfires threaten environmental gains in climate-crucial Amazon
University of East Anglia

Despite steps toward decreasing deforestation, uncontrolled wildfires are threatening environmental gains in Brazilian Amazonia, one of the world’s most critical carbon sinks and a region of high biological and cultural diversity.

Newswise: Research shows wildfire smoke may linger in homes long after initial blaze
Released: 13-Oct-2023 7:05 PM EDT
Research shows wildfire smoke may linger in homes long after initial blaze
Colorado State University

Newly published research on indoor air quality from Colorado State University shows wildfire smoke may linger in homes long after the initial blaze has been put out or winds have shifted.

Released: 10-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
New study offers improved strategy for social media communications during wildfires
University of Notre Dame

New research from Alfonso Pedraza-Martinez, professor of IT, Analytics and Operations at the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business, offers an improved strategy for social media communications during wildfires and contradicting existing crisis communication theory. 

Released: 25-Sep-2023 3:05 PM EDT
UC Irvine scientists reveal what fuels wildfires in Sierra Nevada Mountains
University of California, Irvine

Irvine, Calif., Sept. 25, 2023 — Wildfires in California, exacerbated by human-driven climate change, are getting more severe. To better manage them, there’s a growing need to know exactly what fuels the blazes after they ignite.

Newswise: Effective visual communication of climate change
Released: 20-Sep-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Effective visual communication of climate change
Geological Society of America (GSA)

The consequences of a warming climate frequently dominated the news this summer, from devastating wildfires and floods to deadly heat waves across the globe.

Newswise: National Poll: 2 in 3 parents say kids have experienced poor or unhealthy air quality
13-Sep-2023 10:05 AM EDT
National Poll: 2 in 3 parents say kids have experienced poor or unhealthy air quality
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

As smoke from Canada's historic wildfires triggers poor air quality alerts across the country, many parents worry about the impact on their child’s health, a new national poll suggests.

Newswise: Extreme environments expert discusses causes of recent wildfires
Released: 28-Aug-2023 4:00 PM EDT
Extreme environments expert discusses causes of recent wildfires
Virginia Tech

Wildfires in Hawaii have devastated the island of Maui. Canada continues to experience its worst ever wildfire season, with more than 1,000 active fires. Brian Lattimer, Director of Virginia Tech’s Extreme Environments and Materials Lab, explains what the Maui and Canadian wildfires have in common.

Released: 22-Aug-2023 1:30 PM EDT
People drive more slowly than usual during wildfire evacuations
Lund University

During extensive wildfires, residents may need to evacuate to stay safe, but knowing when to leave is sometimes unclear.

Newswise: REBURN: A new tool to model wildfires in the Pacific Northwest and beyond
Released: 21-Aug-2023 8:00 AM EDT
REBURN: A new tool to model wildfires in the Pacific Northwest and beyond
University of Washington

A new tool, REBURN, can simulate large forest landscapes and wildfire dynamics over decades or centuries under different wildfire management strategies.

Released: 18-Aug-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Explore the avian world. Read the latest research on Birds here.
Newswise

The discovery that birds evolved from small carnivorous dinosaurs of the Late Jurassic was made possible by recently discovered fossils of theropods such as Tyrannosaurus rex and the smaller velociraptors. In a way, you could say that dinosaurs are still with us and seen tweeting from your own backyard! Below are the latest research headlines in the Birds channel on Newswise.

Newswise: How climate change puts property values at risk in forested areas
Released: 17-Aug-2023 12:00 PM EDT
How climate change puts property values at risk in forested areas
University of Utah

Earth’s rapidly changing climate is taking an increasingly heavy toll on landscapes around the world in the form of floods, rising sea levels, extreme weather, drought and wildfire. Also at growing risk are the values of the property where these hazards are projected to worsen, according to a new study by University of Utah scholars. The research team, led by biology professor William Anderegg, attempted, for the first time, to quantify the value of U.S. property at risk in forested areas exposed to increased wildfire and tree mortality associated with climate stresses and beetle infestation.

Newswise: Wildfire disaster and recovery in Maui will cause long-lasting community stress and trauma, says disaster resilience expert
Released: 17-Aug-2023 11:35 AM EDT
Wildfire disaster and recovery in Maui will cause long-lasting community stress and trauma, says disaster resilience expert
Virginia Tech

Hundreds of people are still missing and rubble scorched ground is all that is left after wildfires decimated parts of Maui. Lahaina is facing years of rebuilding, as very little is left of the tourist town.   Liesel Ritchie is a disaster resilience expert and associate director of the Center for Coastal Studies at Virginia Tech.

   
Newswise: Experts available to comment on Maui fires, Kansas newspaper raid, Chinese tech investment ban, AI in schools
Released: 15-Aug-2023 10:55 AM EDT
Experts available to comment on Maui fires, Kansas newspaper raid, Chinese tech investment ban, AI in schools
Indiana University

Experts from Indiana University are available to comment on a variety of topics in the worlds of politics, finance, education and disaster response making headlines the week of Aug. 14, 2023.

   
Released: 14-Aug-2023 10:35 AM EDT
Dry lightning can spark wildfires even under wetter conditions
Washington State University

Dry lightning can still be disastrous even when conditions aren’t so dry, a study has found.

Newswise: FSU expert available to comment on how humans are fueling devastating wildfires
Released: 10-Aug-2023 4:55 PM EDT
FSU expert available to comment on how humans are fueling devastating wildfires
Florida State University

In the picturesque paradise of Maui, an ominous pattern of destruction has been unfolding.  Devastating wildfires, once considered a rarity on the Hawaiian island, have become increasingly frequent and ferocious. As flames consume vast swaths of land this week, scientists and residents are grappling with the stark realization that these infernos are largely of our own making.

Released: 10-Aug-2023 3:20 PM EDT
Climate projections detail future risks for many people worldwide
Bay Area Environmental Research Institute (BAERI)

Extreme weather events have dominated the news this summer, with reports on extensive wildfires in Canada; dangerous flooding in India, Japan, and the Eastern US; severe heat waves in Spain, China, the United States, and Mexico; and the hottest day ever recorded on Earth.

Released: 10-Aug-2023 2:45 PM EDT
As Kids Go Back To School, Parents Prepare For A Healthy School Year
Hackensack Meridian Health

Medical experts offer tips on various back to school health concerns to prepare for a healthy successful school year.

Released: 7-Aug-2023 11:50 AM EDT
New initiative takes a three-pronged approach to wildfires in the Southwest
Northern Arizona University

A $5 million grant from the Office of the Governor is funding the Arizona Wildfire Initiative (AZWI), an innovative new program at NAU aimed at ensuring the state of Arizona is better prepared for wildfire prevention, management and recovery.

Newswise: Fanning the flames
7-Aug-2023 8:10 AM EDT
Fanning the flames
Washington University in St. Louis

Wildfires are causing a much greater warming effect than previously accounted. A new study focused on the role of “dark brown carbon” — an abundant but previously unknown class of particles emitted as part of wildfire smoke — highlights an urgent need to revise climate models and update approaches for the changing environment.

Newswise: Scientists dig into wildfire predictions, long-term impacts
Released: 2-Aug-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Scientists dig into wildfire predictions, long-term impacts
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Wildfires are an ancient force shaping the environment, but they have grown in frequency, range and intensity in response to a changing climate. At the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, scientists are working on several fronts to better understand and predict these events and what they mean for the carbon cycle and biodiversity.

Released: 1-Aug-2023 5:05 PM EDT
Tip Sheet: Talking about pain with your doctor, the microbiome and graft-vs.-host disease, and RNA’s role in prostate cancer
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Below are summaries of recent Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center research findings and other news. Reporting on wildfire smoke? Fred Hutch clinicians and researchers are available to their expertise. Dr. Trang VoPham is an epidemiologist focusing on environmental exposures and risk, follow her on social media.

Newswise: Improving wildfire predictions with Earth-scale climate models
Released: 31-Jul-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Improving wildfire predictions with Earth-scale climate models
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Wildfires have shaped the environment for millennia, but they are increasing in frequency, range and intensity in response to a hotter climate. The phenomenon is being incorporated into high-resolution simulations of the Earth’s climate by scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, with a mission to better understand and predict environmental change.

Released: 25-Jul-2023 12:15 PM EDT
Calling for Cancer Centers to Lead on Climate Disaster Preparedness
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Cancer centers are uniquely positioned to protect cancer patients from climate-driven disasters, but researchers identified significant shortcomings in emergency preparedness when it came to climate-related disasters.

   
Newswise: Hidden cameras spot wildlife returning home after 2018 megafire
Released: 18-Jul-2023 5:30 PM EDT
Hidden cameras spot wildlife returning home after 2018 megafire
University of California, Berkeley

During the summer of 2018, the Mendocino Complex Fire ripped through UC’s Hopland Research and Extension Center (HREC), transforming the Northern California property’s grassy, oak-dotted hillsides into a smoldering, ash-covered wasteland.

Released: 18-Jul-2023 10:20 AM EDT
Rutgers Leads Study of Wildfire Air Pollution in New Jersey
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Hazy, hazardous conditions from climate change-driven Canadian wildfires have prompted researchers to examine the physicochemical and toxicological properties.

   

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Released: 12-Jul-2023 6:05 AM EDT
Worsening wildfires have EMSL researchers looking for impact on soil, climate
Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory - EMSL

Steven Allison, Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Earth System Science, is using EMSL capabilities to uncover mysteries from the Earth beneath our feet. Allison explains how his research could help us understand severe events, like wildfire patterns, and how they affect soil microbiomes.



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