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Scorched Earth

KGW Special: Scorched Earth

Scorched Earth

KGW Special: Scorched Earth

Concerned about climate change? In this KGW Special called Scorched Earth, we explore the changing conditions plus look at solutions to repair our environment.
Wildfire

Thinning forests alone helps reduce wildfire risk, Oregon researchers say

Researchers compared thinned stands of trees with un-thinned control stands and used computer modeling to predict the behavior of future fires.
Wildfire

After record fire season, Oregon researchers say wildfires will only get worse

As climate change ramps up, so will the number, size and intensity of wildfires, according to researchers at Oregon State University.
Scorched Earth

What's NIFC? Explaining the wildfire center ahead of President Biden's Idaho visit

The National Interagency Fire Center is the top tier of support for agencies fighting wildfires, from the local to the national level.
Scorched Earth

Human-caused fires up 55% compared to 2020, Washington Dept. of Natural Resources says

In Washington, human-caused fires like those started by cigarettes, campfires and more account for a total of 737 fires.
Environment

New Oregon nonprofit takes on invasive species to combat climate change: 'It's not too late'

Earth On The Edge is working to remove English ivy in Clackamas County, an invasive species that can kill trees and accelerate climate change.
Scorched Earth

What drives big wildfires in western Washington? This meteorological phenomenon is a factor

Western Washington doesn’t always get strong east winds, but when the winds do arrive, they can lead to huge wildfires.
Scorched Earth

Climate trends offer warning sign of more smoke events in Washington

Summer may be coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean the threat of wildfire smoke has diminished just yet.
The Story

Even a slight increase in average temperatures will fuel more dangerous fires | Scorched Earth

The Earth’s temperature is warming, and even a small increase in the average temperature will lead to wildfires getting worse.
Scorched Earth

Nearly one year later, fire survivors still struggle with mental fallout from 2020's devastating wildfires

A year-round resource available to anyone is the Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
Scorched Earth

When wildfires erupt in the west, their impacts can be felt far and wide

Smoke from Oregon and California fires can travel all the way to New York City. Scientists say because of our changing climate, the problem will only get worse.