Wildfires killed nearly 20% of the world’s giant sequoias. How crews are racing to save the rest.

Growing campaign of controlled burns, thinning and replanting seedlings aims to limit fire risk this summer and beyond.
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The giant fire tornado that could save our oceans

In the frantic hours following an offshore oil spill, emergency responders face a destructive decision: let the oil spread or ignite it. Once ignited, it creates an ‘in-situ’ fire pool that stops the ...