An Adaptable World Environment

August 21-22, 2024 – Las Vegas, NV

Wildfire Recovery and Resilience: Working Across Silos to Drive Solutions

For over six decades, DRI has tirelessly tackled scientific challenges related to global climate. DRI is unwavering in its commitment to continue this intensive research. But fortifying communities against future devastation requires more than science. It demands the collective resolve of communities: agency staff, elected officials, policymakers, first responders, researchers and scientists, industry leaders, environmentalists and residents working together on measures to advance resilience and adaptability. This is where AWE+ comes into play.

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Wildfire News

As recent headlines indicate, wildfires have become a shocking reality for many communities that never imagined they were at risk. The tragic loss of lives, homes, and infrastructure underline the urgency of the AWE+ mission: increase resilience and advance adaptability.

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Tracking Western wildfires: Latest smoke map as Park Fire continues to rage and new fire ignites in Colorado 7/29/2024 ABC News
Northern Colorado residents told to immediately evacuate as fast-moving wildfire burns near Loveland 7/29/2024 The Colorado Sun
19,000+ Acre Stockade Canyon Fire near Gerlach, Nevada 10% contained 7/29/2024 KTNV-Reno
Air Quality Alert: Dense smoke from regional wildfires spreads over Northern Nevada 7/29/2024 National Weather Service
Park Fire grows to 12 times the size of S.F., hotter weather to challenge fire crews 7/29/2024 San Francisco Chronicle
Nevada Army, Air National Guard activated over California wildfires 7/29/2024 Carson Now
Oregon wildfire season intensifies with five fires now at ‘megafire’ status 7/29/2024 KOIN-CBS
Gwen Fire in Idaho Estimated to have Reached 28,805 Acres in Size, Still no Containment
 7/29/2024 Big Country News
Crews battle wildfires across the U.S. West and fight to hold containment lines
 7/29/2024 NPR
Crews battle wildfires across the U.S. West and fight to hold containment lines
 7/28/2024 Associated Press
Wildfires break out across California: Latest fire and smoke maps
 7/28/2024 ABC News
Firefighters battle to protect communities as Washington wildfires spread
 7/27/2024 KOMO News
‘Nightmare’: Wildfires in Canada burn one of most beautiful places in the world
 7/26/2024 USA Today
California wildfires have burned five times the average area this year, officials say 7/11/2024 The Guardian
Devastation as world’s biggest wetland burns: ‘those that cannot run don’t stand a chance’
 7/9/2024 The Guardian
Here’s Where Climate Change Is Driving Up Home Insurance Rates
 7/8/2024 The New York Times
NV Energy announces new wildfire emergency response plan to cut power 7/2/2024 KLAS
Crews turn a corner with California’s largest wildfire as massive heat wave brings new danger 7/1/2024 L.A. Times
Nevada prepares to adapt as home insurance rates rise because of increased wildfire risk 6/30/24 The Nevada Independent
Arizona wildfire advances after forcing evacuations near Phoenix 6/29/2024 L.A. Times
Colombia declares a disaster due to wildfires as it calls for international help 6/25/2024 CNN
California wildfires have already burned 90,000 acres, and summer is just beginning 6/22/2024 L.A. Times
“There were 7,572 fires in California between 2018 and 2022,” notes climatologist Tim Brown 6/20/24 All News Press
Wildfires in California trigger air quality advisories. Here’s what to do 6/17/2024 L.A. Times
Sullivan Fire burning outside Reno forces residents to flee homes in Sparks, Nevada 6/12/2024 Fox
State regulators identify wildfire neighborhoods targeted for insurance relief 6/12/2024 L.A. Times
Nevada receives $3.5 million for wildfire resilience and fuel reduction efforts 5/20/2024 News3—Las Vegas
Wildfire smoke could impact US again as Canada braces for another fiery summer 5/15/2024 ABC News
Gov. Lombardo convenes 2024 wildfire briefing in Nevada 5/7/2024 KTNV
Californians are protecting themselves from wildfire. Why is there still an insurance crisis? 5/1/2024 L.A. Times
Major Insurer Vows Increase in California Home Policies if Risk Estimation Rules Change 4/24/2024 The Sacramento Bee
U.S. Wildfires are Getting Bigger and More Complex, Prompting Changes in Firefighting Workforce 4/9/2024 Associated Press
California’s insurer of last resort is a ‘ticking time bomb’ — The state-chartered insurer is in dire financial straits because of climate-juiced disasters, increased enrollment and rules that limit its ability to assess rates. 3/18/2024 E&E News – Politico
More than 7,000 cows have died in Texas Panhandle wildfires, causing a “total wipeout” for many local ranchers 3/8/2024 CBS News
Puget Sound Energy may turn off power in parts of WA to prevent wildfires this year 5/5/2024 Seattle Times
A Hidden Crisis in U.S. Housing — In places most prone to wildfires and hurricanes, state “insurers of last resort” are absorbing trillions of dollars in risk 3/5/2024 Bloomberg
Xcel Energy Admits Role In Worst Wildfire In Texas History 3/7/2024 Forbes
Texas wildfires: At least 1 dead as huge blaze grows to 850,000 acres 2/28/2024 NBC
The Perverse Policies That Fuel Wildfire – Strategies intended to safeguard forests and homes have instead increased the likelihood that they’ll burn. 1/29/2024 The New Yorker
California wildfires created toxic chromium, research finds 12/12/2023 NBC News
Wildfire, drought cause $11.2 billion in damage to private timberland in three Pacific states, study finds 11/12/2023 Oregon State University

 

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