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Snowboarding
fromHigh Country News
13 hours ago

The West's snow drought meant record dryness - but also record flooding - High Country News

The Western U.S. faces a significant snow drought, impacting water supply and ecosystems due to climate change and unusual weather patterns.
#wildfires
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks ago
Environment

Nebraska is battling its largest wildfires in history. Worse may be yet to come

Nebraska experiences its largest wildfires in history, burning 800,000 acres with at least one death, driven by extreme heat, low humidity, high winds, and severe drought.
fromState of the Planet
2 months ago
Environment

Get Ready for Smokier Air: Record 2023 Wildfire Smoke Marks Long-Term Shift in North American Air Quality

North America is shifting toward smokier skies as western wildfire emissions rise while eastern industrial emissions decline.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Nothing but tree skeletons': record-breaking wildfires devastate US cattle country

Spring fires in Nebraska have devastated over a million acres, marking a significant increase in wildfire risks and impacts in the Great Plains.
Environment
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Study says roads bring more fires to forests; USDA wants more roads to fight fires

Proposed rule to rescind roadbuilding limits in national forests is criticized as a giveaway to the timber industry, undermining wildfire management claims.
Environment
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks ago

Nebraska is battling its largest wildfires in history. Worse may be yet to come

Nebraska experiences its largest wildfires in history, burning 800,000 acres with at least one death, driven by extreme heat, low humidity, high winds, and severe drought.
#climate-change
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

Suddenly, boom, it's completely warm': summers are getting longer especially in Sydney, study finds

Summer conditions in global cities are arriving earlier, lasting longer, and feeling more intense due to human-induced climate change.
fromSnowBrains
4 days ago
Snowboarding

The West Lost Its Spring: A Broken Winter Disrupts Resorts, Athletes, and Mountain Life - SnowBrains

Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

Suddenly, boom, it's completely warm': summers are getting longer especially in Sydney, study finds

Summer conditions in global cities are arriving earlier, lasting longer, and feeling more intense due to human-induced climate change.
fromSnowBrains
4 days ago
Snowboarding

The West Lost Its Spring: A Broken Winter Disrupts Resorts, Athletes, and Mountain Life - SnowBrains

East Bay food
fromFuncheap
4 hours ago

Earth Day 2026 Volunteering with East Bay Regional Parks

Earth Day on April 25, 2026, invites volunteers to participate in meaningful projects across East Bay Parks.
#california
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Experts warn faster snowmelt could strain water supplies, urgency for storage solutions

California's snowpack is melting faster due to heat waves and climate change, impacting water management strategies.
fromKqed
1 week ago
Environment

As Sierra Snowpack Dwindles, Concern Mounts Over Fire Risk and Water Management | KQED

California's April snowpack levels are near record lows due to extreme heat and reduced snowfall.
Portland food
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Commercial salmon fishing set to resume along California coast after 3-year shutdown

Commercial fishing for salmon in California will resume this year after a three-year shutdown due to a population decline.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Commercial salmon fishing to open in CA for 1st time since 2022 as population rebounds

California opens commercial salmon fishing for the first time since 2022 due to population recovery after wet winters.
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Experts warn faster snowmelt could strain water supplies, urgency for storage solutions

California's snowpack is melting faster due to heat waves and climate change, impacting water management strategies.
Environment
fromKqed
1 week ago

As Sierra Snowpack Dwindles, Concern Mounts Over Fire Risk and Water Management | KQED

California's April snowpack levels are near record lows due to extreme heat and reduced snowfall.
Miami food
fromMail Online
5 hours ago

Deadly super typhoon charges toward US territory in just hours

Super Typhoon Sinlaku, a Category 5 storm, threatens US territories with destructive winds and potential widespread damage.
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Sunday Links: California Hit With Thunder, 30,000 Lightning Strikes Over the Weekend

After 21 hours of talks, US and Iran did not reach a deal to end the war, as Vice President JD Vance said talks stalled after the US made a final offer pushing for stronger guarantees that Iran won't develop nuclear weapons.
US news
#fire
California
fromPadailypost
21 hours ago

11 people lose their home in an apartment fire

A kitchen renovation project caused a fire in a Mountain View apartment, displacing 11 residents but resulting in no injuries.
California
fromPadailypost
21 hours ago

11 people lose their home in an apartment fire

A kitchen renovation project caused a fire in a Mountain View apartment, displacing 11 residents but resulting in no injuries.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 day ago

Advocates Reject Zenith Energy Investigation in Letter Delivered to Mayor's Office - Portland Mercury

Local environmental advocates express frustration with Mayor Wilson for not revoking Zenith Energy's land use credentials despite alleged violations.
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Bacteria, chemicals and trash runoff could make SoCal beaches a hazard after rain, officials warn

Avoid all contact with water at Los Angeles County beaches due to potential bacteria from street runoff.
#wildfire
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Communities are waiting on billions in disaster funding from the Trump administration

Placerville faces wildfire risks, but a FEMA-funded program to enhance home resilience is stalled due to bureaucratic delays.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
US news

Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that's forced some to evacuate

Non-profit organizations
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Communities are waiting on billions in disaster funding from the Trump administration

Placerville faces wildfire risks, but a FEMA-funded program to enhance home resilience is stalled due to bureaucratic delays.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
US news

Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that's forced some to evacuate

San Francisco
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

'Rumbling my whole apartment': Private fireworks show unnerves Bay Area

A surprise fireworks show in San Francisco startled residents during a stormy evening, causing confusion and anxiety amid geopolitical tensions.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Rain - and maybe thunderstorms - are expected in Los Angeles this weekend

Parts of Los Angeles will probably see rain after 11 p.m. Saturday, with scattered showers anticipated on Sunday afternoon before 2, and a potential for thunderstorms in some parts of the city.
Los Angeles
Canada news
fromABC7 Chicago
4 days ago

What we know about arson suspect in California warehouse fire

Chamel Abdulkarim is accused of starting a massive warehouse fire in Ontario, California, facing multiple felony charges and potential life imprisonment.
US politics
fromKqed
1 week ago

Grass Is Really Greener for Many Californians Leaving the State | KQED

Trump endorsed Steve Hilton for California governor, claiming he can improve the state plagued by high taxes.
#wildfire-preparedness
Renovation
fromEarth911
1 week ago

Guest Idea: April Is Already Fire Season. Is Your Home Ready?

Wildfire preparedness focuses on reducing ember ignition risks, especially in the critical five-foot zone around homes.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Napa nonprofit installing new 'Beacon Boxes' to help guide crews during wildfire emergencies

Firefighters in Napa County are using Beacon Boxes to improve navigation and access to resources during wildfire emergencies.
fromKqed
2 months ago
Environment

Living With Fire: Inside Northern California's First 'Wildfire-Prepared Neighborhood' | KQED

Renovation
fromEarth911
1 week ago

Guest Idea: April Is Already Fire Season. Is Your Home Ready?

Wildfire preparedness focuses on reducing ember ignition risks, especially in the critical five-foot zone around homes.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Napa nonprofit installing new 'Beacon Boxes' to help guide crews during wildfire emergencies

Firefighters in Napa County are using Beacon Boxes to improve navigation and access to resources during wildfire emergencies.
fromKqed
2 months ago
Environment

Living With Fire: Inside Northern California's First 'Wildfire-Prepared Neighborhood' | KQED

fromSnowBrains
19 hours ago

SnowBrains Forecast: 10-20 Inches for the PNW Through Thursday - SnowBrains

The storm cycle will bring 8-17 inches of new snow to most open resorts in the PNW, with snow quality starting dense to moderate on Tuesday and improving as colder air arrives on Wednesday.
Snowboarding
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
16 hours ago

Super Typhoon Sinlaku bears down on Northern Mariana Islands, Guam

Super Typhoon Sinlaku is weakening but still poses dangerous conditions for Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Rain upends trees, causes flooding in Bay Area: Here's a recap of Level 2 storm impact

Strong winds and heavy rain caused flooding and downed trees across the Bay Area, impacting events and prompting safety warnings.
#us-forest-service
fromSFGATE
6 days ago
Washington DC

Forest Service to close 57 research stations, including 6 in California

fromFast Company
5 days ago
Environment

The US Forest Service is closing down research stations ahead of a catastrophic wildfire season

Washington DC
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

Forest Service to close 57 research stations, including 6 in California

The U.S. Forest Service is closing 57 research facilities and relocating its headquarters to Salt Lake City as part of a major reorganization.
Environment
fromFast Company
5 days ago

The US Forest Service is closing down research stations ahead of a catastrophic wildfire season

The U.S. Forest Service is closing 57 of 77 research facilities, raising concerns about wildfire and climate change data management.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 day ago

Low Snowpack Likely to Cut Summer Ski Season at Timberline, OR, Short in 2026 - SnowBrains

Timberline Lodge may close mid-July 2026 due to below-average snowpack, marking a significant shift for summer skiing operations.
Environment
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Heat Waves Are Getting So Brutal That They Just Kill You, Full Stop

Wet bulb temperature is a critical measure of heat and humidity affecting human survivability, revealing a lower threshold for mass heat death than previously thought.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 days ago

For dozens displaced by West Berkeley apartment fire, it's been a week of loss and stress

Residents displaced by a fire in West Berkeley face deep loss, anxiety, and the challenge of rebuilding their lives amidst ongoing responsibilities.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

CA lawmakers considering bill that could slash PG&E rates by 30%, pay out wildfire victims

State lawmakers are considering a bill to reduce PG&E bills by 30% and ensure fire survivors receive full settlements.
fromKqed
4 days ago

California Insurance Commissioner Candidates Debate Solutions to Wildfire-Driven Crisis | KQED

One real benchmark would be that there would be less interest in the insurance commissioners position. Because it's always been kind of under-the-radar. It's become so high-profile because of all the problems that we have.
California
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

California could get a 'super' El Nino. Here's what that means for the state

A potentially historic super El Niño may develop, bringing a wet winter to Southern California with increased risks of flooding and coastal erosion.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
6 days ago

After 10 years of fighting, 'No Coal' activists gear up for new battle

Activists are mobilizing to impose strict regulations against a coal export terminal in West Oakland, challenging the developers' progress.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

SoCal in for a windy, rainy weekend, with possible dust storms at Coachella

Widespread rainstorms and cool temperatures are forecasted for Southern California this weekend, with potential hazardous conditions in the Coachella Valley.
#wildfire-prevention
California
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Fire survivors call for audits of Edison's wildfire prevention spending

Fire survivors demand independent audits of Southern California Edison's wildfire prevention spending after failures in accountability and safety measures.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Can culling your garden slow a wildfire? A California city pins its hopes on a contested plan

Homeowners in high-risk wildfire areas must remove flammable vegetation near their homes, including beloved plants, as part of new Zone 0 fire safety regulations requiring cleared space around structures.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Legislators eye new prevention efforts in fire-scarred California: 'A tipping point'

California legislators introduced a dozen bills to prevent wildfires and reduce damage following devastating January fires that killed 31 people and caused $250 billion in losses.
Environment
fromAxios
5 days ago

Exclusive: JPMorgan strikes carbon removal deal that doubles as wildfire prevention

Graphyte will supply 60,000 tons of carbon removal credits over 10 years from projects in Arkansas and Arizona.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Firefighters contain Southern California brush fires fueled by Santa Ana winds

The Springs fire in Riverside County is 45% contained, with no injuries or structures damaged, but wind could affect growth.
Environment
fromEarth911
2 weeks ago

The West Is Burning Before Summer Even Starts, and It's No Accident

Nevada set a new March high temperature record of 106°F, exceeding the previous record by 6 degrees during a significant heat wave.
Renovation
fromLos Angeles Times
32 years ago

Fire Fight at the Selleck Corral

Tom Selleck's Thousand Oaks ranch survived the Green Meadow fire due to fire-sprinkler systems, water wells, and fire-retardant vegetation clearing he implemented over the previous year.
Environment
fromHigh Country News
2 weeks ago

Why intentional fires can still be safe during this dry spring - High Country News

Prescribed and cultural burning is essential for managing vegetation and preventing wildfires in the West, even during dry conditions.
East Bay (California)
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Berkeley Hills fire raises concerns about inaccessible escape route due to locked gate

A two-alarm fire destroyed one Berkeley Hills home and damaged another, raising concerns about neighborhood evacuation routes when emergency exits were inaccessible.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The threat is here': searing US heatwave bad news for wildfire season and water supply

A historic heatwave in the US west threatens snowpack, water supply, and increases wildfire risks this spring and summer.
#extreme-heat
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Dangerously hot conditions': millions in US west prepare for extreme heatwave

Unprecedented March heat across western US threatens records, health, and water resources while closing ski resorts early.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Blistering early-season heatwave threatens California and other western states

An early-season heatwave will bring temperatures 20-30°F above normal across western US states, threatening daily and all-time March records while intensifying drought concerns amid record low snowpack.
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Dangerously hot conditions': millions in US west prepare for extreme heatwave

Unprecedented March heat across western US threatens records, health, and water resources while closing ski resorts early.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Blistering early-season heatwave threatens California and other western states

An early-season heatwave will bring temperatures 20-30°F above normal across western US states, threatening daily and all-time March records while intensifying drought concerns amid record low snowpack.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 weeks ago

'Concerning': Bay Area sizzles in March heat wave, bringing fire danger and AC issues

An unprecedented March heat wave with record temperatures is straining Bay Area infrastructure, causing air conditioning systems to fail prematurely and raising wildfire concerns due to dry conditions.
#wildfire-smoke
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Klein: Why the Carney fire is still burning

Trump withdrew Mark Carney's invitation while pursuing Greenland and transactional foreign moves; Carney used Davos to critique American hegemony and call for principled resistance.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

California's snowpack was already meager. Now comes an extraordinary heat wave

California's Sierra Nevada snowpack is at 48% of average due to an extremely warm winter, with rapid melting accelerated by an incoming heat wave threatening the state's water supply.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Guest Idea: The Wildfire Season You're Not Prepared For

Extreme wildfire conditions caused by heat, drought, and wind alignment have nearly tripled globally over 45 years, with human-caused climate change responsible for over half this increase, making simultaneous extreme fire weather across multiple regions increasingly common.
fromKqed
2 months ago

Living With Fire: Inside Northern California's First 'Wildfire-Prepared Neighborhood' | KQED

"Fire-hardened homes are the future of the state of California," said El Dorado County Supervisor George Turnboo.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Leaked memo reveals California debated cutting wildfire soil testing before disaster chief's exit

One year ago, Nancy Ward, then the director of the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), petitioned the Federal Emergency Management Agency to spearhead the cleanup of toxic ash and fire debris cloaking more than 12,000 homes across Los Angeles County. Although Ward's decision ensured the federal government would assume the bulk of disaster costs, it came with a major trade off.
California
#multi-ignition-wildfires
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Study finds global increase in hot, dry days ideal for wildfires

Hot, dry, windy days ideal for extreme wildfires have nearly tripled globally over 45 years; human-caused climate change drives over half of that increase.
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Record Low Snow in the West Will Mean Less Water, More Fire, and Political Chaos

"The numbers are really, really bad," Swain says. "If this were November, they might be less meaningful. We're not in November-we're heading toward mid-February. The normal numbers are pretty high. To be at half of them means that, in absolute terms, the deficit is large."
Environment
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