Scientists are racing to discover the depth of ocean damage sparked by the LA wildfires
As crews work to remove potentially hundreds of thousands of tons of hazardous materials from the Los Angeles wildfires, ...
City leaders, residents protest plans to dispose of fire debris in Calabasas landfill
The Calabasas Landfill in Agoura is one of at least seven Southern California landfills approved to accept waste from the ...
L.A. Wildfires Pose Similar Risks As Burn Pits In Iraq And Afghanistan
More than 10,000 homes and other structures were consumed by flames, along with thousands of cars and other vehicles.
The flames are gone, but fires’ remnants remain dangerous
This week’s rainstorms in Southern California resulted in debris flows and mudslides, especially in the areas near last month ...
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Thai farmers continue burning fields despite soaring air pollution
Selfish farmers continued burning fields despite the soaring air pollution in Thailand. Aerial footage shows roadside fields blackened from slash-and-burn agriculture in Nakhon Ratchasima province, on ...
Feds will not test soil after LA fires cleanup. Experts warn more testing is needed.
Experts told USA TODAY that further testing is needed to help communities understand the risks of lingering L.A. wildfire ...
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Air, soil, water and dust: New study focuses on long-term health impacts of LA wildfire pollution
A team of researchers say they want to look at what exposure to toxins from thousands of burned structures does to people ...
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The Talented and Valiant Female Surgeon Who Joined Allied Forces in WWII and Broke Barriers Along the Way
Prohibited from serving with the U.S. Army as a medical officer, Barbara Stimson was commissioned by the British—and helped ...
Mount Etna erupts again, spews fire and ash, disrupting travel in Sicily—all details here
Mount Etna, Europe's tallest and most active volcano, erupted on February 12, 2025, sending lava flows and ash clouds into ...
Opinion: Do more than clear brush. Garden for fire
In extreme conditions, no amount of brush clearance can guarantee protection. Indeed, too much clearing can in fact leave ...
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What are the dangers of wildfire soot and ash during a storm? Here's what to know
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning residents to stay cautious near recent burn scars, including torched structures or patches of land.