Bushfires
Canadian Fire Crews Are Now Fighting the Australia Fires, Returning a Favour
Climate change means emergency responders need specialized, updated training according to wildfire expert.
How Much Worse Can Australia's Fires Get? An Expert Explains
Australia's worst bushfire season on record has been escalating for months now—and there's still no end in sight.
Apocalyptic Photos from the Frontline of Australia's Bushfires
Red skies, brown smoke, and scorched earth have become the new normal in Australia, as the country faces one of the biggest climate catastrophes it's ever seen.
Sex Workers Are Raising Hundreds of Thousands to Fight Australia’s Bushfires, One Nude at a Time
These women are selling nudes in exchange for proof of donation to fire relief efforts in Australia.
Australia Suspends Kylie Minogue Tourism Ad While Country Burns
Australia’s tourism board began running the popstar’s ad in Britain immediately before the wildfires started.
Australians Fear 'Mega Blaze' If 2 Fires Join Forces: 'It's an Atomic Bomb'
After a weekend of hell and a short reprieve, the bushfire crisis is forecast to worsen this week.
Australians Trying to Flee Wildfires Are Getting Stuck in Massive Traffic Jams
People were stranded on highways for hours after evacuation orders prompted a mass relocation of people from Australia's south coast.
'No Way In or Out': Australians Are Fleeing to the Beach to Escape Deadly Wildfires
The fires are creating their own weather, forming giant clouds that cause lightning and "ember attacks" that spread even more fire.
It Took Hundreds of Fires, 3 Broken Heat Records, and 2 Dead Firefighters to Get Australia's Prime Minister Home From Vacation
Scott Morrison apologized for his absence, but said that he's not the one holding a hose.
New Research Links Air Pollution to an Increased Risk of Depression and Suicide
Experts are worried that poor air quality could be causing "substantial harm" to our mental health.
A ‘Heat Dome’ Is About to Make Australia’s Summer From Hell Even Hotter
Australia just experienced its hottest day on record, and meteorologists say it's about to get worse.
Sydney Looks Apocalyptic as Toxic Wildfires Choke the City with Smoke
Three nearby fires have merged to form a "mega fire" the size of the city itself, and the smoke is so bad it's setting off smoke alarms and sending asthmatics to the hospital.