Firefighting took a step into the future this week when the Los Angeles Fire Department became the first in the US to deploy a “robotic firefighting vehicle”. Weighing in at 3,500 pounds, LAFD’s Thermite RS3 is about the size of a Smart car but has the power to blast its way … [Read more...] about America’s first firefighting robot helped put out a blaze in downtown LA
Wildfires
How to gauge whether the air is clean enough for outdoor exercise
At the Optimist Daily, we care about the well-being of our readers. That’s why we want to share this little guide to help you figure out whether the air quality in your area is safe enough for outdoor exercise. Especially as wildfires continue to blaze on the West Coast, it’s … [Read more...] about How to gauge whether the air is clean enough for outdoor exercise
Nearly a third of California land to be conserved by 2030 under new order
The year 2020 has seen millions of acres of California land ravaged due to unstoppable wildfires. To protect the state from further damage in the future, Governor Gavin Newsome has announced an executive order to reserve 30 percent of state land for conservation by 2030. The … [Read more...] about Nearly a third of California land to be conserved by 2030 under new order
Exposed to wildfire smoke? Here are 5 tips to protect your skin
Other than causing respiratory problems, the smoke from wildfires can really irritate the skin. That’s because wildfire smoke contains particulate matter, a type of air pollution that's small enough to sneak into your pores and cause free radical damage, which can lead to dull … [Read more...] about Exposed to wildfire smoke? Here are 5 tips to protect your skin
Phew! California’s 2,000-year-old redwoods survived the wildfires
With over 1 million acres torched and 12,000 buildings burnt down, the California wildfires have already been the worst in history. But just when you thought things couldn’t get worse, the wildfires started sweeping through California’s oldest state park: Big Basin Redwoods State … [Read more...] about Phew! California’s 2,000-year-old redwoods survived the wildfires
