Abstract Fire is a defining feature of our biosphere, having appeared when the first plants colonized the land, and it continues to occur across the
Abstract Wildfires that cross the wildland urban interface (WUI) are a major cause of property loss around the world. Recent disasters are likely exacerbated by climate change and continued
Abstract The paramo ecosystem is vital for biodiversity conservation and water regulation. Despite fire being a known disturbance agent in this ecosystem, little is known
About this book Our understanding of hazards and disasters is rapidly changing, and it is unclear as to whether our existing management systems are adequate
Abstract This paper aims to present insights about the beneficial use of fire within a strategic and operational framework, providing actions for better adaptation to
Abstract Iran is a fire-prone country because of its climatic conditions. An extensive area of the forests and pastures of this country has been burned
The only global analysis of international development funding for tackling air pollution. Based on the latest publicly available data, this report maps the outdoor air
This report examines the devastating wildfire that struck Lahaina, Maui, in 2023 and provides an in-depth account of the event and its impacts on the
Abstract Altered fire regimes, combined with a warmer and drier climate, have been eroding the resilience of temperate rainforests and peatlands worldwide and leading to
ABSTRACT Fire plays a crucial role in healthy ecosystem functioning and the carbon cycle. As climate change accelerates, understanding the impact of a warmer world
