Wildfires

Wildfires are a growing global threat, fueled by the complex interplay of climate change, human activity, and natural factors. Rising temperatures, prolonged droughts, and shifting weather patterns linked to climate change are intensifying the frequency, severity, and unpredictability of wildfires. Wildfires can devastate ecosystems, displace communities, and release vast amounts of carbon dioxide, further exacerbating climate change. As scientists work to unravel the dynamics of wildfire behavior, challenges remain in predicting fire patterns, mitigating risks, and understanding their long-term impacts on biodiversity and human health. Bridging the gap between scientific understanding and practical solutions will be crucial in adapting to this escalating crisis and building resilience against its far-reaching consequences.

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Wednesday, April 23, 2025 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Where: NYU Gallatin School of Individualized Study, 1 Washington Pl., New York, NY 10003 Description: “If we wait to let the atmosphere ‘perform the carbon dioxide experiment,’” the climate modeler William Welch Kellogg remarked in 1978, “we will finally learn how well our models have served in making these predictions of climate change. But then it will be too late to […]
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