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Fire spotters used to watch with binoculars from forest towers. Now, technology can help forecast fire behavior, but human experience is still essential. Read from Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ expert John Daily on The Conversation.
Studying the vulnerabilities of Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ's prisons and jails reveals exposures to climate-related hazards, disproportionately affecting incarcerated individuals—especially those from Black and Latino communities. Read from Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ experts Shawhin Roudbari and Shideh Dashti on The Conversation.
Global scientific reports about climate change are largely written and reviewed by older researchers from high-income countries, but including early-career scientists produces more balanced reports and is crucial for inclusive climate discussions. Read from Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ expert Marta Moreno Ibáñez and colleagues on The Conversation.
The causes of the wind-driven fires that burned thousands of homes in the Los Angeles area are under investigation. Read from Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ expert Virginia Iglesias on The Conversation.
The chemicals emitted when buildings and vehicles burn can find their way into nearby homes; studies show the health risks can stick around. Read from Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ expert Colleen Reid on The Conversation.
Tracking drones is difficult, especially at night. Detecting the radio signals used to control them is a promising approach, though it’s no silver bullet. Read from Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ expert Iain Boyd on The Conversation.
PFAS have earned the nickname of forever chemicals from their extraordinary ability to stick around in the environment long after they’ve been used, but researchers have developed a system that could break them down. Read from Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ expert Arindam Sau and Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ State colleagues on The Conversation.
The 2024 Arctic Report Card shows worrying trends in snow, ice, wildfire and more. Read from Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ experts Twila Moon and Matthew Druckenmiller on The Conversation.
Bluesky, the microblogging alternative to X, is having a moment. Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ expert Casey Fiesler explains why people are flocking to it—and why it isn’t likely to recapture the early days of Twitter. Read more on The Conversation.
Donald Trump stated during his comeback campaign that he’d dismantle the education department if elected. Will Linda McMahon, his nominee for secretary of education, lead the way? Read from Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ expert Kevin Welner on The Conversation.