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July 7, 2023

Partnership between US Forest Service, HBCUs creates path for Black students who aspire to become firefighters

A partnership between HBCUs and the United States Forest Service has created a path for Black students who aspire to become firefighters.

July 3, 2023

US Forest Service urges swap of fireworks for silly string to prevent wildfires

As the Fourth of July approaches, U.S. Forest Service managers in drought-stricken regions of the southwest are advising people to forgo fireworks and opt for safer alternatives.

July 3, 2023

Thousands of Amazon indigenous are leaving the forest to experience a new life in cities

Thousands of Indigenous are leaving the Amazon to experience a different lifestyle. Many of them leave the forest in pursuit of an education.

June 27, 2023

US clears forests riddled with dead trees, undergrowth to lower wildfire risks

The Biden administration is pushing a multi-billion-dollar cleanup effort to lower wildfire risks in states such as California, Colorado, and Montana.

June 13, 2023

Wildfires aren’t getting worse because of climate change. The real culprit will surprise you

The Biden administration and its alarmist allies in Congress are using the wildfires to call attention to climate change and for changes to the U.S. energy system.

June 9, 2023

Fires are raging out of control in Canada: Max Gorden

FOX Weather correspondent Max Gorden reports 12 million acres of forests have been scorched in Canada on ’America’s Newsroom.’

June 8, 2023

Rep. Ryan Zinke rips politicians 'complaining' about smoke in DC, blames fires on lack of forest management

Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., highlighted the need for more forest management in America, as Canadian wildfire smoke causes alarm across the East Coast.

June 7, 2023

New York, New Jersey schools keep kids indoors as air quality plummets reportedly from Canada wildfires

Public schools in NYC, Long Island and New Jersey are limiting outdoor activities Wednesday, as air quality worsens due to Canadian wildfires.

May 30, 2023

Dashcam shows wildfire in Canada

A wildfire in Canada has engulfed a highway on both sides. (Credit: Instagram @alka.films)

May 26, 2023

Judge rules forest fire retardant pollutes streams but permits continued use to fight wildfires

A judge ruled that U.S. Forest Service's chemical retardant that is dropped on wildfires is polluting streams in violation of federal law, but can keep being used to fight fires.