FirEUrisk

❄️🔥 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗳𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀. A new study predicts rapid thaw in Arctic-Subarctic regions could drive a 2.6x increase in wildfires by 2100. Soil drying and warming are creating fire-prone conditions in western Siberia & Canada. Read more ➡️ ️https://lnkd.in/e3N-E5Y4

“It looks like the end of the world” said Croatian firefighters bravely battling wildfires last summer. Hellish heat and raging flames fueled by the climate crisis highlight the urgent need for action🚨   Read more about their struggle: https://lnkd.in/dpCieS_Y  

📢🔥 New blog alert! After the flames, it’s not just the trees that suffer, #wildfire ashes can pollute our rivers and lakes💧 Discover how these ashes affect water quality and how we can protect our resources: https://lnkd.in/dPU93Y3p

New research by Stefan Doerr & Tadas Nikonovas in Swansea University explores how seasonal changes in vegetation impact fire incidents in the UK. High-greenness phase in summer protects against fires, but severe droughts may break this 'fire barrier' 🌳 #Wildfires #FireRisk   Discover more 👇 https://lnkd.in/d3vsduAi

🔥 Forest fires are a massive source of carbon emissions—surpassing even some industrial nations! New data shows wildfires emitted 10 gigatons of CO2 in 2023. Climate scientists warn this could push global warming beyond critical limits 🌍🌡️ Learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dFMTJBgk

🛣️ Roads: allies or enemies during wildfires?   As part of the #FirEUrisk project, Philippe Ciais team at Laboratoire des Sciences du Climat et de l'Environnement reveal that, though roads usually reduce burnt area acting as firewalls, this fragmentation can increase fire intensity in the edge of forests by rising wind exposure and reducing fuel moisture. 📑 Learn more about their model ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dT4GhieF

🔥🗺️The LABIF Mapping Viewer in Andalusia, developed by @LabIF_UCO, is now available as a key tool for decision-making in wildfire management. It calculates the extinction difficulty by analyzing fire behavior. Discover this innovative resource here! 🔍 http://visor.labif.es/

🦉🔥Fire patterns reshaping bird diversity Universidad de Alcalá (Emilio Chuvieco) researchers show fire intensity and burn area impact wild bird communities differently across #ecosystems. Tropical birds thrive in high fire-intensity zones, while boreal birds prefer low-intensity fires. Understanding these patterns can aid in conserving vulnerable areas🌳 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dsT4Emqf

🔥 This year, the Amazon faced numerous #wildfires, leaving a deep impact on public health.   Experts warn that toxic smoke has severely affected vulnerable communities, potentially causing long-lasting health repercussions.   Read the full article 👇 https://lnkd.in/dgGV8ckP

🌍📅 Last month, we celebrated our 8th Plenary Meeting in Alghero. We reviewed our progress in wildfire management and outlined the next steps. Great to exchange ideas with partners! Looking forward to seeing everyone in Alcalá next year! #FirEUrisk https://lnkd.in/d_8RY5wS