Following a summer of devastating fires and record temperatures, Greece’s government has created a new ministry to address the impact and risks of climate change. Led by former European Union commissioner Christos Stylianides, the ministry will be in charge of firefighting, … [Read more...] about Greece creates climate crisis ministry in the wake of summer fires
Wildfires
How NASA technology is helping firefighters tackle wildfires on the ground
From the United States to the Mediterranean coastlines, wildfires have been breaking records this summer, with places in Greece, Lebanon, Turkey, and Italy seeing some of the worst fires in decades. As climate change-induced drought and severe heatwaves complicate the … [Read more...] about How NASA technology is helping firefighters tackle wildfires on the ground
How to protect and soothe skin from smoke exposure
The West Coast wildfires demonstrate that fires will be an increasingly common aspect of a warming world. This means that we will have to learn how to adapt, even as we attempt to reverse and mitigate the effects of climate change. Although skin health isn't our primary … [Read more...] about How to protect and soothe skin from smoke exposure
Student invents affordable fire extinguisher that operates by itself
While having fire-extinguishing sprinklers installed at home can be life-saving in the case of a fire, these sprinklers are quite expensive, and most of us can’t afford them. This is where a new device designed by a high school student could come in handy. Dubbed FACE (Fire … [Read more...] about Student invents affordable fire extinguisher that operates by itself
Dissolving ‘skyscraper’ intends to recover ecosystems destroyed by wildfire
As climate change makes wildfires a more common and severe threat to ecosystems, Italian architect Alberto Roncelli has come up with a design for a dissolving ‘skyscraper’ that would naturally spread nutrients and seeds to ravaged forests — all in a bid to regenerate ecosystems … [Read more...] about Dissolving ‘skyscraper’ intends to recover ecosystems destroyed by wildfire