Advancing scientific understanding of climate, improving society’s ability to plan and respond
Advancing scientific understanding of climate, improving society’s ability to plan and respond
Researchers conducted large-scale fire tests at the National Fire Research Laboratory to build a comprehensive database of pollutants and better understand air pollution impacts.
Major progress in structural fire emissions research Read More »
New study with support from AC4, MAPP, and NIDIS analyzes two-decade long dataset to find a global increase in fires along the wildland-urban interface (WUI), with implications for air quality, climate, and property exposure.
Fires Along the Wildland-Urban Interface On the Rise Read More »
Apart from wildfires, air quality and health challenges are also created by planned burns in grasslands, shrublands, and farmland. Few studies have investigated how different crops or plant types may contribute to air pollution when burned. The Climate Program Office’s Atmospheric Chemistry, Carbon Cycle and Climate (AC4) Program supported a new study that looks into emissions of
Air Quality and Health Impacts from Prescribed Burns in the Eastern US Read More »
Alison Meadow, investigator with the Climate Assessment for the Southwest (CLIMAS) and Southwest Climate Adaptation Center (SW CASC), and others representing the SW CASC and Karuk Tribe Department of Natural Resources co-author a new publication identifying research procedures that respect Indigenous sovereignty and use methods informed by Indigenous knowledge systems.
Experimental forecast calls for a larger-than-average fire season this summer
Scientists Develop Method For Seasonal Prediction Of Western Wildfires Read More »
New study highlights the causes of a large interannual variability in the natural emission of methyl bromide.
El Niño driven fires affect the natural emission of an ozone depleting trace gas Read More »
In this webinar, the National Weather Service and the RISA Program present stories about researchers, forecasters, and fire managers working together to improve public and wildland firefighter safety.
RISA and NWS Present: Wildfire is a Joint Venture Enterprise (Recording available) Read More »
This project will help managers respond to changing fire regimes by analyzing historical climate observations and future projections to plan for fire management and wildfire potential.
Report: Changing Fire Regimes and Management Strategies Read More »
NOAA colleagues from ESRL/CSD and AC4 will be hosting a virtual Town Hall, meant as an update to the FIREX white paper released last fall and AGU Town Hall on wildfires in a changing climate. Read more for a summary of the webinar and to learn how to register.
NOAA FIREX Virtual Town Hall Read More »