Sam's News — climate-resilience — 2026-08-24¶
Climate Resilience¶
6.5 Cal Poly Study: Redwoods Show Resilience to Wildfires With Proper Management¶
Research from Cal Poly Humboldt in partnership with Save the Redwoods League demonstrates that second-growth redwood forests can withstand modern wildfires when appropriately managed.
Sources: Humboldt NOW Web Search, Humboldt NOW Web Search Update to: Redwoods Show Resilience to Modern Wildfires With Forest Management
6 Fire Deficit Persists Across North American Forests Despite Recent Wildfire Increases¶
Despite rising area burned in recent years, North American forests remain below historical fire frequencies, creating management challenges.
Sources: Nature Web Search, Nature Web Search Update to: Fire Deficit Persists Across North American Forests Despite Rising Burn Area
6 Wildfire Impacts on Soil Microbes Cause Long-Lasting Ecosystem Effects¶
Research shows that wildfires cause lasting changes to soil microbial communities, creating prolonged impacts on ecosystem function.
Sources: Clemson News Web Search, Clemson News Web Search Update to: Wildfire Impacts on Soil Microbes Create Long-Lasting Ecosystem Effects
5.5 Forest Recovery After Wildfires: Hidden Life Persists in Charred Landscapes¶
Study of post-wildfire forest recovery reveals that despite apparent devastation, significant life and vegetation remain and begin regeneration.
Sources: Le Monde.fr Web Search, Le Monde.fr Web Search Update to: Forest Recovery After Wildfires: Hidden Life Persists
5.5 NSF Grant Supports UC Merced Research into Wildfire Behavior and Fuel Treatment Effects¶
A National Science Foundation grant supports a UC Merced-led project to predict wildfire behavior and assess ecological effects of fuel treatments.
Sources: UC Merced Web Search, UC Merced Web Search Update to: NSF Grant Funds Research into Wildfire Behavior and Fuel Treatment Effects
Environment¶
6.5 Wildfires devastate bee colonies through heat, nest destruction, and smoke disruption¶
Wildfire smoke and heat destroy bee nests and disrupt navigation, but research reveals honeybees have adaptive resilience mechanisms to recover from fires.
Sources: OSU Extension Service Web Search
Climate Finance¶
6 India advocates for predictable climate finance at UNCCD CoP 17; $1.3 billion rangeland restoration package launched¶
At the UNCCD CoP 17 conference, India called for consistent global green financing while a $1.3 billion initiative to restore global rangelands was announced.
Sources: Devdiscourse RSS
Climate¶
5.5 Integration of fire ecology and freshwater ecosystems: knowledge gaps and research priorities¶
Research identifies critical knowledge gaps in understanding how wildfires interact with freshwater ecosystems across North America.
Sources: Wiley Online Library Web Search, Wiley Online Library Web Search Update to: Wildland Fire Research: Water and Ecosystem Effects
5 University of Idaho researchers investigate wildfire risks, response, and community preparedness¶
Researchers at the University of Idaho study wildfire behavior, smoke, ecology, and community preparedness to mitigate wildfire risks.
Sources: University of Idaho Web Search, University of Idaho Web Search Update to: University of Idaho Wildfire Risk Research
5 Wildland fire research priorities: water quality, supply, and ecosystem health¶
Research examines how wildfires affect water quality, supply, and overall ecosystem health in wildland areas.
Sources: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (.gov) Web Search, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (.gov) Web Search Update to: Wildland Fire Research: Water and Ecosystem Effects