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People sit in a shallow pool of water in the riverbed of the Jialing River, a tributary of the Yangtze, in southwestern China's Chongqing Municipality, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022. 
Climate Change
China endures ‘heat wave from hell’ with record-breaking temperatures
Forest firefighters work on a wildfire near the town of Jubrique, in Malaga province, Spain, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. 
Climate Change
‘Fire flocks’ of sheep and goats get deployed to help battle forest fires in Spain
A fire still burns in a home destroyed by the Marshall Wildfire in Louisville, Colorado, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021.
Environment
Colorado’s catastrophic winter firestorm may be a sign of more to come
A helicopter is shown flying above a wooded area with a large metal fence on one side and dropping fire retardant.
Environment
Wildfire in west Australia burns more homes in dry wind
Firefighters work to extinguish a fire in a ranch amongst smoke in the Pantanal, the world's largest wetland, in Pocone, Mato Grosso state, Brazil, Aug. 28, 2020.  
Environment
Brazil’s wetlands ravaged by out-of-control wildfires
Firefighters control a spot fire near Bredbo, south of the Australian capital, Canberra, Feb. 2, 2020.
The Big Fix
California and Australia look to Indigenous land management for fire help 
A car is shown in the distance driving on a road and entirely surrounded by dark yellow smoke.
Natural disasters
Thousands flee fires in Australia, navy helps evacuate the stranded
Several people are shown standing on a beach with many holding cloth to their faces to protect from the smoke.
Environment
Thousands trapped on Australian beaches by dangerous bushfires
Prescribed burning in Arizona
Environment
California must learn to fight fire with prescribed fire, experts say
Palm trees on fire
California is living America’s dystopian future
A firefighter is shown in the nearground with a barn and other buildings are on fire in the background.
Climate Change
Another rising cost of climate change: PG&E’s blackouts, now needed to prevent wildfires
Firefighters extinguish a fire in Amazon jungle in Porto Velho, Brazil, on August 25, 2019.
Brazilian firefighters scramble for resources as Bolsonaro deflects help
Fire licks up a palm tree at night
Brazil faces international backlash over Amazon fires, deforestation
California fire firefighter with flames
Climate Change
Megafires are becoming increasingly common in California and climate change is a leading factor
CA wildfire
Health
After wildfires, health risks linger
The Health Risks That Follow A Wildfire
wildfires in portugal
Environment
Deadly wildfires ravage Portugal and Spain
The Reality of Fighting Wildfires
Full Episode
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Environment
We’re the biggest culprits behind wildfires. Now what?
Technology
Was that extreme weather event influenced by climate change?
A tree on fire is seen as wildfires blaze near the Paranoa neighborhood in Brasilia July 29, 2015. Drought, high temperatures and low humidity in areas have caused wildfires to start in several places in Brasilia, according to officials.
Environment
Climate change is fueling a spike in wildfires across the Americas
Australia smoke
Environment
In Australia, raging early spring wildfires have rekindled a raging debate over climate change
Global Politics
Deadly wildfire in Arizona claims 19 firefighters
Global Politics
Drought causes rash of forest fires in Spain as budget cuts limit firefighting resourcs
Environment
New study finds greater risk of wildfires in U.S. from climate change; others see decline
The Yarnell Hill Wildfire Leaves Residents Displaced And In The Dark
Hotshot Firefighter Deaths Result of “The Perfect Storm”
Environment
Arizona Wildfire Deaths in Global Spotlight, Highlight Growing Worldwide Danger
Burning! A Longer US Fire Season May Be the New Normal
Conflict & Justice
Budget Cuts Exacerbate Raging Fires in Spain
Top of the Hour: Wildfires Blaze Across Texas, Morning Headlines
Wildfires Continue to Blaze in Texas
Environment
Drought-ridden Texas battles wild fires
Top of the Hour: Natural Disasters Cost US 32 Billion This Year, Morning Headlines
Environment
Winds Challenge Crews Battling U.S. Wildfires
Top of the Hour: Wildfires Approach New Mexico Border, Morning Headlines
Environment
Arizona Wildfire Threatens Regional Power Grid
Top of the Hour: Wildfires Continue in Arizona, Morning Headlines
Environment
After Charring 300,000 Acres, Arizona Wildfires Continue
Environment
Texas Wildfires Continue to Ravage Lone Star State
The Living on Earth Almanac
The Mann Gulch Tragedy: 50 Years Later
Letters
Globe Ablaze
Indonesian Fires Keep Burning
California Wildfires
Where There’s Fire, There’s Smoke
Fire Retardants Stoke Controversy
News from the Trees
Healthy Forests Fire Up
Healthy Forests
California Wildfires
Fire Toads
Fanning the Flames on the Forest Fire Debate
Counting Appeals
Fires Update
The Case for Burning
Environment
Russian fires threaten global commodities trade
Conflict & Justice
Arson Said Cause of California Wildfires
Environment
Wildfires Blaze Around Los Angeles