fire season

Members of the California National Guard's Task Force Rattlesnake clear brush and small trees to reduce the likelihood of a high-intensity wildfire.

National
Politics & Government

Hotter climate means a never-ending fire season for the National Guard

1:50pm August 23, 2023

by Quil Lawrence

California has set up a permanent task force of National Guard members to do what used to be occasional work fighting and preventing wildfires.

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A pedestrian walks with an umbrella near the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco during a shower on Wednesday. Strong storms are expected to bring substantial rain to the Western U.S. within the next week.

National
Environment

Strong storms are heading toward drought-parched California

2:08pm October 21, 2021

by Nell Clark

Expected heavy rainfall could ease wildfire threats in some regions but could also cause mudslides in areas cleared by wildfire.

Smoke blankets Mill City, Oregon, which was evacuated for days following the nearby Beachie Creek Fire.

National
Science
Environment
Health & Safety

Smoky Skies Are The New Normal. Are They Making Us Sick?

7:14am October 09, 2020

by Nathan Rott

Scientists know that tiny particles from smoke can be inhaled deep into a person's lungs and even enter the bloodstream. But the long-term health effects of this are not fully understood.