The Safety Corner: The Continually Emerging Risk of Wildfire
Wildfire exposure in Alaska has been an emerging risk for more than two decades. Sean Dewalt explains how Alaskans can take actions to reduce the severity of property losses.
Tag: Wildfires
Alaska Science Forum: Climate Is Changing Fast
Alaska’s Changing Environment 2.0, a publication of the UAF Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy, details rapid, observable climate changes.
State Forestry Offering Virtual Wildland Firefighting Class
Online training sessions in February would qualify crews for the summer wildfire season.
Keeping the Carbon in Alaska Forests
A scientist has an idea for reducing global carbon-dioxide emissions—fight Alaska forest fires more aggressively.
Wildfire Mangers Urge Caution with Fire Over Holiday Weekend
Memorial Day Weekend represents the unofficial start of summer in Alaska. It’s the weekend when people start cleaning up their yards, head out for the first camping, or boating trip of the summer and break out grills for barbecuing.