Climate Change Is a Significant Driver of More Dangerous Wildfire Seasons

The Union of Concerned Scientists provided an in-depth investigation into the factors which have led to such an early start to wildfire season in parts of the U.S. typically not prone to such events, placing the blame firmly on climate change.

Climate Change Is a Significant Driver of More Dangerous Wildfire Seasons

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Wildfires an increasing threat for species during climate change

In a new study published in the journal Nature Climate Change, researchers at Sweden's University of Gothenburg showed that wildfires pose an ever-increasing threat to biodiversity, with nearly 84% of species vulnerable to wildfires facing a higher risk by the end of this century.

Wildfires an increasing threat for species during climate change

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Forest Fires in Europe, Middle East and North Africa, 2025

Copernicus announced that a new study, Forest Fires in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa 2025 Advanced Report, produced by the Joint Research Centre and based on data from the European Forest Fire Information System, indicates that in 2025, wildfires blackened a total of 2,242,195 hectares - a 20% increase compared to 2024 and approximately 2.5 times higher than 2023.

Forest Fires in Europe, Middle East and North Africa, 2025

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These maps show exactly where the West might burn this summer

A new report released Wednesday by the National Interagency Coordination Center warned that every state in the West is expected to face an above-normal threat of wildfires this summer due to an ongoing snow drought, rapid snowmelt, and a recent unprecedented March heat wave.

These maps show exactly where the West might burn this summer

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Trump administration to relocate U.S. Forest Service headquarters to Utah

President Donald Trump’s administration will move the U.S. Forest Service headquarters out of the nation’s capital to Salt Lake City, Utah, as part of an organizational overhaul that involves shuttering research facilities in 31 states and concentrating resources in the West.

Trump administration to relocate U.S. Forest Service headquarters to Utah

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San Bernardino County firefighters testing sound wave technology to battle fires

The San Bernardino County Fire Department tested new technology from Sonic Fire Tech on Monday which was designed with the help of former NASA acoustics engineers to help suppress fires by using sound waves.

San Bernardino County firefighters testing sound wave technology to battle fires

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No snow. No water. Restrictions grow across West as drought fears rise

With much of the U.S. suffering under drought conditions, leaving the headwaters of the Colorado River among the driest places, along with south Texas and all of Florida, civic officials across the West have begun ordering restrictions on watering lawns and cleaning cars as they brace for what could be a daunting fire season.

No snow. No water. Restrictions grow across West as drought fears rise

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