However, the damage was temporary and the ozone levels returned to pre-wildfire levels as the smoke dissipated from the stratosphere. Smoke from wildfires, which have become a common phenomenon across the world, can destroy the Earth’s ozone layer, a new study has found. The ozone shield in the Earth’s stratosphere absorbs the sun’s ultraviolet rays. … Read more
The General Sherman is the world’s largest tree when it comes down to volume and existence in the Giant Forest sequoia grove of the national park (Photo: Getty image) The Colony fire and paradise–two wildfires in California are burning through the Sequoia National Park in the Sierra Nevada. The place is home to some of … Read more
ARVADA, Colo. — President Joe Biden warned on Tuesday that the United States had only a decade left to confront a global climate crisis, using his second day touring a wildfire-ravaged West to try to rally the public, and congressional Democrats, to support measures that his administration hopes will reduce the burning of fossil fuels. … Read more
SOURCES: Meaghan Enright, executive director, Love City Strong Inc., St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. Nigel Holderby, director, disaster public affairs, American Red Cross, Springfield, MO. American Red Cross: “Disaster Preparedness Plan,” “How to Use the American Red Cross Family Disaster Plan PDF Template,” “Mobile Apps.” Michael R. Hart, spokesperson, Federal Emergency Management Agency. Ready.gov: “Build … Read more
Sept. 25, 2020 — Along with the rest of the world, Sarah B. Henderson, PhD, watched as massive wildfires blazed across California, Oregon, and Washington. “What happened on the West Coast this year wasn’t unexpected,” says Henderson, an international expert on wildfires. “Not that it was expected this year per se, but we just have … Read more
By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Even as wildfires rage across California, Oregon and Washington, another danger lurks in the eerie orange haze that has enveloped U.S. cities, towns and neighborhoods this week: an increased risk of catching COVID-19. Wildfire smoke can irritate the lungs and harm the … Read more