More trees equals fewer fires. Here's how.
Rather than being the cause of the bushfires, healthy, dense native trees are our last line of defence. Our native trees are experts at storing carbon, keeping moisture in the ground, securing rich ...
Hunters of Australia's rare 'giant trees' warn time running out to visit them: 'Biggest in the universe'
Worsening fire conditions are the biggest threat. As large trees develop over centuries, large fissures form in their trunks.
AI pioneers look to douse bushfires before they happen
Machine-learning technology could become the next weapon against bushfires with researchers developing a prototype delivering more accurate predictions.
How wildlife survives after wildfires
The biggest danger for wildlife is the aftermath. But many species have evolved to rely on the opportunities created by ...
As the Black Summer megafires neared, people rallied to save wildlife and domestic animals. But it came at a real cost
When authorities fight fires, they focus on human life and property. But animals are part of communities too – and disaster ...
Hosted on MSN2d
Fires torch national parks in southeast Australia
Firefighters were desperately trying to stop a cluster of fast-moving blazes in southeastern Australia on Tuesday as ...
Fast-moving fires torch national parks in southeast Australia
Firefighters were desperately trying to stop a cluster of fast-moving blazes in southeast Australia on Tuesday, as thousands ...
'Everything I worked for': Man's home destroyed in Victorian bushfire
The township of Dimboola, with a population of 1635, has been urged to "take shelter now" as the fire moves in an easterly ...
OPHIR RD, ROCK FOREST
What to do if there's a bushfire in your area Being prepared and following your bushfire survival plan is vital if there's a bushfire warning for your area. You're on holiday and there's a bushfire ...
Aerial firefighting companies' new challenge: Keeping up with demand
Aerial firefighting companies supplement federal and state firefighting fleets, and their services are in high demand.
We Australians Have Learned From Our Bushfires. Can Californians?
In California’s fire-stoked debate over how aggressively to manage both nature and urban sprawl, Australia can share both ...
Trump says California’s mismanagement of forests and water is to blame for wildfires. Here’s the reality.
Newsom and California are frequently the target of Trump’s ire. Some of his most memorable criticisms of the state have been ...