Century-long Droughts In Eastern North America Aug 23, 2008
17, 2006) As temperatures rise with global warming, an increased risk of forest fires, droughts and flooding is predicted for the next 200 years by climate scientists from the University of Bristol. (Oct. (Science Daily)
Protecting homes drives up wildfire costs Aug 22, 2008
CHOTEAU - A new study says protecting homes from forest fires in Montana is costing the state millions of dollars extra, and it's only going to get more expensive as more residents settle on large rural lots. Headwaters Economics, a nonprofit research group in Bozeman, completed the study for the Legislature's Fire Suppression Interim Committee. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
McCain slips up on the home front Aug 22, 2008
But he will also have to douse some forest fires of his own. A conservative group is planning to begin airing a television campaign highlighting Senator Obama's relationship with former Weatherman Underground figure, William Ayers, a neighbour, friend and fellow academic at the University of Chicago, who was on the run for 10 years for his part in bombing government buildings in protest at the Vietnam War. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
U.S. droughts can last for centuries Aug 20, 2008
This precipitation deficit can affect water resources later in the year and cause more and larger forest fires. These findings will also be detailed in Geophysical Research Letters. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Warming Climate Threatens Alaska's Vast Forests Aug 20, 2008
" 'BEETLES TAKE NO PRISONERS' In a state that is one-third forest, the change will take the form of droughts, forest fires, and infestations of tree-killing insects like spruce beetles and spruce budworm moths. Further north near the Arctic Circle, receding sea ice has major implications for polar bears, seals and dozens of species, as well as native humans who depend on the land to sustain them. But here on the scenic Kenai Peninsula south of Anchorage, rising temperatures are partly to blame... (Planet Ark, United States)
Science Projects Using Google Earth... Aug 19, 2008
The effects of large forest fires in western regions of the country. Comparing levels of air pollution in major cities around the world. (Suite101.com)
Will Saakashvili be a casualty of his own tactics? Aug 19, 2008
Eka Zguladze said Russian forces set forest fires on Saturday, which could destroy power and phone lines. "Of course, the fires are causing panic in the local population," she said. (Globe and Mail)
Are you ready to run? Aug 19, 2008
This spring, stubborn forest fires in Nova Scotia, Alberta and Manitoba displaced thousands. In early May, swelling floodwaters forced hundreds of New Brunswickers out of their homes. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Drier, warmer springs in US Southwest stem from human-caused changes in winds Aug 19, 2008
Other researchers, including the UA's Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research Director Tom Swetnam, have linked warmer, drier springs to more and larger forest fires. McAfee's co-author Joellen L. Russell said, "We're used to thinking about climate change as happening sometime in the future to someone else, but this is right here and affects us now. The future is here.". (EurekAlert!)
Henshall talks of love for prince Aug 18, 2008
Russia blamed for forest fires. Scientists test 'Yeti hairs. (BBC News)
Ancient tree helps birds survive Aug 18, 2008
Page last updated at 23:26 GMT, Sunday, 17 August 2008 00:26 UK. The Turkey oak was reintroduced to Britain three centuries ago. (BBC News)
Russia accused of Georgian forest fires Aug 18, 2008
Russia blamed for forest fires ... Amateur video shows forest fires burning at the Borjomi-Tsemi national park in central Georgia ... Russia blamed for forest fires. (BBC News)
Zimbabwe hope despite stalemate Aug 18, 2008
Page last updated at 00:32 GMT, Monday, 18 August 2008 01:32 UK. Mr Tsvangirai says he is prepared to compromise on a deal, but only so far. (BBC News)
'Bravest' students do not cheat Aug 18, 2008
Page last updated at 23:08 GMT, Sunday, 17 August 2008 00:08 UK. Bravest' students do not cheat. (BBC News)
Cameron targets 'broken society' Aug 18, 2008
Page last updated at 03:59 GMT, Monday, 18 August 2008 04:59 UK. Cameron targets 'broken society. (BBC News)
Iran rocket launch 'troubles' US Aug 18, 2008
Page last updated at 20:49 GMT, Sunday, 17 August 2008 21:49 UK. Iran launches satellite carrier. (BBC News -- Americas)
Call for Welsh laws cut rejected Aug 18, 2008
Page last updated at 06:03 GMT, Monday, 18 August 2008 07:03 UK. Both AMs and the assembly government can bid for new laws. (BBC News -- UK)
Man critical after murder attempt Aug 18, 2008
" Bookmark with: RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites E-MAILED Australian plea for 'ugly' women Dam evacuations in Grand Canyon Bird flu hopes from 1918 victims 'Bravest' students do not cheat Pill use 'affects partner choice' READ Australian plea for 'ugly' women Pakistan leader addresses nation Dam evacuations in Grand Canyon Georgia awaits Russia withdrawal Bird flu hopes from 1918 victims WATCHED/LISTENED Woman gives birth to septuplets... (BBC News -- UK)
Body recovered in aircraft crash Aug 18, 2008
Page last updated at 07:25 GMT, Monday, 18 August 2008 08:25 UK. Police have appealed for witnesses to the crash to contact them. (BBC News -- UK)
Heroic journey Aug 18, 2008
Page last updated at 16:54 GMT, Sunday, 17 August 2008 17:54 UK. 7/7 survivor walks and talks for hope. (BBC News -- UK)
Coasts may be 'abandoned to sea' Aug 18, 2008
Page last updated at 07:08 GMT, Monday, 18 August 2008 08:08 UK. Coasts may be 'abandoned to sea. (BBC News -- UK)
Chemists 'under too much strain' Aug 18, 2008
Page last updated at 23:06 GMT, Sunday, 17 August 2008 00:06 UK. Chemists 'under too much strain. (BBC News -- UK)
Floods prompt emergency meeting Aug 18, 2008
Page last updated at 14:40 GMT, Sunday, 17 August 2008 15:40 UK. Please turn on JavaScript. (BBC News -- UK)
Soldiers' charity march under way Aug 18, 2008
Page last updated at 10:37 GMT, Sunday, 17 August 2008 11:37 UK. Soldiers' charity march under way. (BBC News)
UK 'fails to prevent sex tourism' Aug 18, 2008
Russia blamed for forest fires. Floods turn underpass into lake. (BBC News)
Hathaway on first comedy role Aug 18, 2008
Russia blamed for forest fires. Editor's Choice. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
FLASHBACK - 40 years ago, George Wallace coveted Montana Aug 18, 2008
At the east entrance of the Western Montana Fair stood two symbols of the fire against forest fires, Smokey Bear and Sparky the Fire Prevention Dog. Seems Smokey and Sparky had gotten kicked out of the Fair. (Missoulian, MT)
Path to enlightenment - Buddhist monk, wife to open Little Zen Museum Aug 18, 2008
Though they began their new life in Ronan, they migrated south during the fierce forest fires of 2000. The couple waded through the smoke to find the plot of land near Victor they now call home. (Missoulian, MT)
Ministers launch electricity plan Aug 18, 2008
" He did, however, caution that there was "no scope for complacency". Bookmark with: HIGH FUEL BILLS ANALYSIS AND BACKGROUND EFFECT OF PRICE RISES ENERGY EFFICIENCY VIDEO REPORTS HAVE YOUR SAY RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites E-MAILED Australian plea for 'ugly' women Dam evacuations in Grand Canyon Quiz of the week's news Pill use 'affects partner choice' Firefox translated into Luganda READ Australian plea for 'ugly' women Pakistan... (BBC News -- Business)
Hong Kong tycoon Aug 18, 2008
Page last updated at 15:51 GMT, Sunday, 17 August 2008 16:51 UK. By Sharanjit Leyl BBC Asia Business Report. (BBC News -- Business)
Amazon Fund Seen as 'Paradigm Shift' for Forest Aug 18, 2008
" Nobre is a leading researcher in assessing when the Amazon will reach a "tipping point" -- the point at which deforestation and climate change combine to trigger self-sustaining desertification. At current deforestation rates, that point could be reached in 50-60 years, he said. But that prediction does not take into account the growing frequency of forest fires and the widely varying Amazon policies of Latin American governments, Nobre said. "Even if all countries stop deforestation tomorrow... (Planet Ark, United States)
Wales captain in cancer campaign Aug 18, 2008
Page last updated at 05:49 GMT, Monday, 18 August 2008 06:49 UK. Ryan Jones says a changing room examination could save a life. (BBC News)
Camera spots rare clouded leopard Aug 17, 2008
The park is one of the world's largest deep peat-swap forests, but is at risk from illegal logging and forest fires. The images are helping a team of scientists identify what big cat species are found in the area. (BBC News)
Tale of the Tape Aug 17, 2008
Lowry's unit stayed in the U.S. during the war, but served a major purpose fighting forest fires in the western states. The battalion conducted 36 missions, fighting 14 fires during Operation Fire Fly mostly jumping from C-47 aircraft. (New Haven Register, CT)
TimberWest Releases 2008 Second Quarter Results and Announces a Review of Distribution Policy and Potential Capital Reorganization Aug 15, 2008
Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, variations in TimberWest's product prices and changes in commodity prices generally, changes in market conditions, actions of competitors, interest rate and foreign currency fluctuations, regulatory, harvesting fee and trade policy changes and other actions by governmental authorities, the ability to implement business strategies and pursue business opportunities, labour... (PR Newswire)
British Columbia's Finest Foods Aug 14, 2008
Morels are sought after with their spongy, funny looking brown, long caps and have flourished in past years as they often grow where there have been forest fires. Pine or matsutake mushrooms are used by chefs in the know, but most are swiftly exported to Japan where they are a delicacy. (Suite101.com)
Rural airports allocated $1.2M Aug 14, 2008
The airport is located near Dulce near the Colorado border and is used primarily for emergency medical services and during forest fires, according to the Federal Highway Administration. Okay Owingeh Pueblo will receive $200,000 for runway repairs. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Gunbarrel Fire continues to burn, fills Cody skies with smoke Aug 14, 2008
As soon as we get that (initial) event, the fire will kind of contain itself, Connell said, adding that is what occurred with last summer's forest fires. The Cascade Fire near Red Lodge charred about 5,000 acres, but it has cost 9 million to fight, while thanks to the Shoshone's preventative efforts, the 41,000-acre Gunbarrel blaze so far has cost about 4. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
FLASHBACK - 40 years ago, George Wallace coveted Montana Aug 12, 2008
At the east entrance of the Western Montana Fair stood two symbols of the fire against forest fires, Smokey Bear and Sparky the Fire Prevention Dog. Seems Smokey and Sparky had gotten kicked out of the Fair. (Missoulian, MT)
Letters to the Editor (Aug. 12) (57) Aug 12, 2008
It seems at the end of every fire season, the total dollars spent and lives sacrificed to fight forest fires outweighs the cost of replacing houses and possessions. And there s talk that firefighting efforts have minimal impact on how fires generally run their course. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Our View: Thumbs up, thumbs down Aug 11, 2008
Thumbs up to the dedication demonstrated by the more than three dozen volunteers who provide eyes in the skies at the Oregon Peak Lookout Tower in Dobbins, watching for patches of smoke before they possibly erupt into forest fires. "They are very key to our operation. They look over us," says Cal Fire Capt. Darin Nelson of the Nevada-Yuba-Placer unit command center in Grass Valley. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Bears Chill Out as Cairo Zoo Reforms Aug 11, 2008
JAKARTA - Choking smoke from forest fires hung over parts of Indonesia's Sumatra island on Friday, forcing a delay in flights, and prompting fears that conditions could worsen because of lack of rain, officials said. TOKYO - Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO) plans to set up as many as 200 recharging stations for electric cars around the Japanese capital next year, the Nikkei business daily reported on Friday. (Planet Ark, United States)
Accidental fire-starter furious at punishment Aug 10, 2008
"Forest fires are a fact of life up here. You just don't go out and mow the weeds when it's 106 degrees.". E-mail Demian Bulwa at. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Younger crews put lives on fire line for big fun, money Aug 10, 2008
One of them, David Steele, 19, of Ashland, saw fighting forest fires as a first step toward his dream of becoming a full-time firefighter. "I don't think he realized the risk," said his friend, Tysin Senestraro. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Smokey legacy still important in fire prevention Aug 9, 2008
Many will remember that Smokey once advised: Only you can prevent forest fires. While the message was essentially about forest fires, it failed to let the public know the use of fire historically and today is an important management tool for the health of forests ... Smokey is one of the best-known icons in the United States, Stowe said, and while part of Smokey s message always has been, is, and always will be wise -- that no one should carelessly or maliciously use fire under any circumstances... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Critics ask whether wildfire needed to be fought Aug 9, 2008
After Tuesday's helicopter crash that killed nine men, critics are questioning the U.S. Forest Service's decision to attack California's raging forest fires rather than let them burn themselves out ... Smoke from forest fires has caused "horrendous" air quality problems in Northern California, said Mike Odle, a public affairs officer. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
By the look of things, Beijing is losing its battle against smog Aug 8, 2008
"Rogge said pollution levels "are coming down. It is not yet perfect (but) it is safe for the athletes. (Anchorage Daily News)
Reilly's running Aug 8, 2008
"No matter what happened, bananas were the same price year after year. Forest fires, Katrina, floods, whatever, they were 59 cents a pound. Now they're 69 cents a pound. That says something to me.". Community News 2008. (Community News Weekly, NY)
Firefighter who died in crash had passion for life and for job Aug 8, 2008
"We talked about stuff from accounting to girls to cars to forest fires," says Rick Kappler, a close friend from college. Hammer was well known at Corban, which has fewer than 1,000 students. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
EU plans 'fire-safe' cigarettes Aug 7, 2008
Discarded cigarettes are also a major cause of forest fires. The 27 EU member states gave the go-ahead last November for self-extinguishing cigarettes and the European Committee for Standardisation has started preparing the technical specifications for the safer cigarettes. (BBC News -- Europe)
Firefighting is fraught with danger Aug 7, 2008
Fighting forest fires is a rough and dangerous business, and Oregon crews have paid the price in a profession where the risks extend well beyond the fire line and are amplified by the rugged, remote locations of their work ... Approximately 2,500 firefighters and support staff from Oregon and Washington are now deployed on forest fires in California, Idaho and Montana. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Spotting Tomorrow’s Forest Fires Aug 5, 2008
Spotting Tomorrow s Forest Fires ... Spotting Tomorrow s Forest Fires ... 10, 2006) Forest fires don't just have an impact on the environment, but on human health, according to a new study from the University of Alberta in Edmonton. (Science Daily)
Path to enlightenment - Buddhist monk, wife to open Little Zen Museum Aug 5, 2008
Though they began their new life in Ronan, they migrated south during the fierce forest fires of 2000. The couple waded through the smoke to find the plot of land near Victor they now call home. (Missoulian, MT)
Indonesia Reports More Than 500 Fire Hot Spots in Sumatra Aug 5, 2008
JAKARTA - More than 500 hot spots have been spotted across Indonesia's Sumatra island, signalling the annual dry-season forest fires and the haze it sometimes carries, a Forestry Ministry official said on Monday ... A report last year by the World Bank and Britain's Department for International Development said Indonesia was among the world's top three greenhouse gas emitters because of deforestation and forest fires. (Planet Ark, United States)
China armed to avert rain at Olympics Aug 5, 2008
So why hasn't Florida used it to fill up parched Lake Okeechobee or put out forest fires. Local meteorologists say the technology is ill-suited to Florida's warmer clouds. (The Palm Beach Post)
DEQ monitors smoke particles from Gunbarrel Aug 5, 2008
Smoke from forest fires, just like smoke from cigarettes, can be hazardous to your health, according to the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality. As skies clogged with particulates from the Gunbarrel Fire on the North Fork and other blazes near Red Lodge and in Yellowstone Park last week, some people with respiratory problems worried about the effect continued inhalation of the smoke might have on their health. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Butterfly: More than just a winner Aug 4, 2008
The cause, as we all know, is large-scale forest fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan ... Keywords such as "forest" and "fires", for example, will have a higher priority than keywords such as "logging", because forest fires require a more immediate response. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Ranger educates on benefits of controlled woodland fires Aug 4, 2008
The loblolly s independence from fire is important because, beginning at the turn of the 20th century, Americans began working to suppress all forest fires, Thompson said. It came as a reaction to severe fires that destroyed a number of towns and vast swaths of forest, she said. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Forest fires rage in Turkey Aug 3, 2008
Advertisement Hundreds of firefighters have been trying to contain forest fires in the Antalya province of Turkey. Sarah Rainsford reports from Istanbul. (BBC News)
Call for better chemo counselling Aug 3, 2008
Page last updated at 23:35 GMT, Saturday, 2 August 2008 00:35 UK. Doctors may need better information on survival. (BBC News)
More knife criminals facing jail Aug 3, 2008
Page last updated at 19:49 GMT, Saturday, 2 August 2008 20:49 UK. Knife possession could carry a sentence of up to 6 months in jail. (BBC News -- UK)
Rushdie anger at policeman's book Aug 3, 2008
Page last updated at 16:53 GMT, Saturday, 2 August 2008 17:53 UK. Sir Salman Rushdie is planning legal action against his former police driver. (BBC News -- UK)
Ministers rally to support Brown Aug 3, 2008
Page last updated at 05:04 GMT, Sunday, 3 August 2008 06:04 UK. Speculation about Gordon Brown's future has increased recently. (BBC News -- UK)
Girl dies following house arson Aug 3, 2008
Page last updated at 10:24 GMT, Saturday, 2 August 2008 11:24 UK. Hameeda Begum raised the alarm when she heard the smoke detector. (BBC News -- UK)
Kick out plotters, Sugar tells PM Aug 3, 2008
Page last updated at 17:48 GMT, Saturday, 2 August 2008 18:48 UK. Sir Alan said the PM had his 'hand on the pulse. (BBC News -- UK)
