Technology can detect wildfires. Do humans still have to?

"It's a very helpless feeling, but all you can do ... human lookouts anymore, and "in the world today, AI and technology, that's a big topic in general. I think it's on everyone's mind, right ... Read More

17-year-old works to detect wildfires with rocket and drone system

Canadian teenager Jason Zhao explains his idea of launching a small rocket that will launch a drone upon landing in order to more quickly monitor the growth of wildfires. Read More

Cal Fire investing in technology ahead of wildfire season

"We have Cal Fire Fire Hawk, Black Hawk helicopters. 13 of the 16 have arrived. Five of the 16 will fly 24 hours a day." ... Read More

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For nearly a hundred years in this publication (and long before that elsewhere) people have worried that new technologies could alter what it means to be human. Read More

What impact do wildfires have on people's health? Report on Hawaii disaster sheds light on effects

The wildfire in Hawaii began on August 8, 2023, and killed more than 100 people. A new preliminary report looks at how it impacted people's health. Read More

Technology can detect wildfires. Do humans still have to?

"It's a very helpless feeling, but all you can do ... fire-monitoring satellite were just a few of the newsworthy plans. Technological developments have been on Moyles's mind throughout her career. If ... Read More

Technology can detect wildfires. Do humans still have to?

"It's a very helpless feeling, but all you can do is watch the fire ... developments have been on Moyles's mind throughout her career. If it takes humans out of towers, advanced technology like ... Read More

Technology can detect wildfires. Do humans still have to?

Krentzman pointed out that most of Canada doesn't use human lookouts anymore, and "in the world today, AI and technology, that's a big topic in general. I think it's on everyone's mind, right?" Why do ... Read More

Technology can detect wildfires. Do humans still have to?

"It's especially stressful when communities are threatened by fires and you can ... today, AI and technology, that's a big topic in general. I think it's on everyone's mind, right?" Why do we ... Read More