Wildfire Hotspots Around the World

Wildfire Hotspots Around the World

Wildfires can happen almost anywhere, often as a result of human carelessness, however, some areas around the world are more prone to wildfires than others. These may be due to climate, land use, and other factors. West Coast of the United States The West Coast of the United States is…
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The algal bloom caused by Australian bushfires

The algal bloom caused by Australian bushfires

The 2019-2020 Australian bushfire season burnt over 18 million hectares of land, emitted over 250 million tonnes of CO2 and lead to high levels of PM2.5. However one of its impacts that was overlooked until recently, was the effects that it had on the algal population in the sea. How…
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The Health Impacts of Wildfire

The Health Impacts of Wildfire

Not only do wildfires have a significant impact on property and the livelihoods of the affected people, they pose a significant impact on both the short and long-term health of the people. One would only assume that only those that are in close proximity of the fire will bear the…
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