Articles related to "Wildfire"

With recurring wildfires in California, Florida, and Western Canada killing miles of forest, questions surrounding their causation inevitably emerge. Are humans to blame?

Wildfire is quick, hard to predict and deadly. But knowing a little about how a forest fire behaves just might allow a trapped outdoor enthusiast to survive.

A California fire located in Angeles National Forest has spread out of control.

The process of global warming and the destructive nature of wildfires have created a deadly cycle in which one constantly contributes to the other.

Each year, California wildfires destroy homes. When techniques like firebreaks are prohibited by environmentalist activists, fireproof houses are a protective measure.

Design and maintain your house and property with safety in mind. Wildfires can quickly sneak up so don't be caught unprepared.

Smoky the Bear's famous catch phrase was right. Here's a quick outdoorsman's guide to ensuring the next terrible forest fire isn't their fault.

Watching the fire advance can leave homeowners with a sense of helplessness. But homeowners can take steps that may save their home without risking their lives.

Study reveals that children can develop asthma and middle ear infections, as a result of exposure to commonly found pollutants.

Do you live in a wildfire-prone area of the country? How can you protect your home and property from damage? Become fire-wise.

The catastrophic wildfires in Victoria and the associated heatwave have damaged the local wine industry.

This story offers options for fire and natural disaster home insurance in light of the California wildfires of 2007. Safety and prevention tips are also included.

NOAA and USGS demonstrate an early warning system for flash floods and debris flow events and offers safety suggestion for residents living near burned areas

Until the Mt Palomar 200" telescope, Mt Wilson's Hooker 100" and the 60" were the world's largest telescopes, allowing Edwin Hubble to discover the expanding universe.

Planning ahead and knowing what do do when an emergency occurs just may save your four-legged family members, so don't wait until it's too late.

The Environmental Movement, the Science of Forestry, and the "Business of Wood" are joining together for the Management of Forests; balancing stewardship and harvesting.

Assessing the 2007 Atlantic Hurricane Season, with 15 named storms, while extreme drought plagued the SW and SE United States, heat waves led to wildfires in the West.

What will happen to Greece's tourism when the fires finally die?

Guna Peak was donated to Orange County as open space for permanent public use. It also is the site of a five-million-gallon reservoir essential to wildfire protection.

Hurricanes & snowstorms are seasonal weather disasters faced by U.S. residents. Have a year 'round plan ready & supplies handy for floods, tornadoes, and wildfires.

With its size, wide variety of regions and weather patterns, Canada comes with several emergency risks. What natural disasters are specific to which regions, and how can

An effective PSA requires careful planning, a memorable message and sometimes high development costs. But air time is free and production help is often available.

Surrounded by many Black Hills attractions, Wind Cave offers visitors cavern exploration, science education, and outdoor activities.

Santa Ana winds are known for their destructive power when they blow across across Southern California, but they are also a very interesting weather event.

Some television shows are ruined by bad coupling.

Climate change is having visible impacts in the United States, and the choices Americans make will determine the severity of its effects, according to a new report.

Fire protection engineers use advanced materials and components to reduce the effects of fires on homes and buildings.

Trees and forests are critical to the ecology. Many know of the growing impact on the environment from the deforestation of Brazilian rainforests.

Aboriginal rangers in Australia are helping to combat global warming in an innovative project with a natural gas producer by applying traditional indigenous knowledge.

The FBI has released a statement warning people not to fall for email charity scams. Charity solicitations may not go to the victims of natural disasters.

During a forest fire there is usually no time to make any plans. Animals are moving instinctively. Most of them have never seen fire before. But many do survive.

About silence Paramahansa Yogananda has said, "What joy awaits discovery in the silence behind the portals of your mind no human tongue can tell."

There are 20 skills that can be utilized in the Earth Mastery skill tree in Titan Quest

Alaska finds itself at the leading edge of impacts related to climate change. The State Legislature formed a commission in 2006 assess the effects of these changes.

What is fire insurance? What does it cover? Who needs it and why? What does it cost? When should one buy fire insurance?

I miss appointment television; when I could come in to work the next day confident that everyone had watched the same show that I did.

Researchers have presented evidence that scientists who have long thought that bird flu survivors may hold the key to treating and preventing H5N1 are on the right track.

A centuries old healing modality, Acupuncture is now more affordable for lower income and retired communities through community clinics.

Although grass lawns are an American tradition, many people are unaware that they have foreign invaders nestled down among the green blades.

There are a lot of interesting ways to help you get moving. You don't necessarily have to join a gym. Taking dance lessons is an awesome, fun alternative to getting fit.

Earthquakes and hurricanes make more headlines, but heat causes more fatalities across United States according to Death Map research released by BioMed.

Every parent's worst nightmare is that his or her child won't know what to do in an emergency situation. Here's what kids need to know in case of a house fire.

Many fragrance and cosmetic companies use the names of celebrities to sell their products. From J. Lo to Jay-Z, which celebrities lend their names to fragrances?

Scientific evidence mounts that the environmental future is bleak, yet people playing politics with science are distorting the message and creating a confused public.

On Nov. 5, 2008 newspapers across the country sold-out of their issues naming Barack Obama as the winner of the presidential election.

Wildfires can force homeowners to leave their home on short notice. Be prepared by having a fire evacuation plan in place before wildfires threaten.

Critics are suggesting swine flu misinformation and growing panic on Twitter are showcasing the site's biggest problem.

Although Chlamydia is present in most koalas, the decimation of the eucalyptus forests has made this disease deadly.

Following the monumental box office success of The Dark Knight, director Christopher Nolan has remained relatively mum on the possibility of a follow-up film.

The warmth of a campfire takes the edge off a winter or early spring backcountry trip. In the summer season a campfire should be avoided.