Wildfires Archives | The Cool Down

Company uses swarms of massive drones to replant forests

Tech

These futuristic drones that replant forests after wildfires are taking the market by storm: ‘Demand has skyrocketed’

Climate disasters

Outdoors

90% of U.S. counties experienced a ‘climate disaster’ in the last decade, new research shows

Wildfire sensors, Firefighter

Tech

This new technology helps firefighters detect forest fires ‘ultra early’ — sometimes, before they’ve even started

Climate risk

Home

These free, online apps will tell you your home’s ‘climate risk factor’ — and how it can impact your finances

White House disaster tool

Outdoors

Interactive tool will tell you what natural disasters are threatening your city the most

Talent Oregon; Destroyed homes in Oregon

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This Oregon town lost 700 homes to wildfires — here’s how they rebuilt with safer buildings

Brandon Smith, firefighter

Business

Firefighter launches training program for formerly incarcerated individuals: ‘All of us are public stewards’

Natural disaster risk in American homes

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Study shows that most Americans consider ‘natural disaster risk’ when buying a new home

Climate disaster response | Climate disasters act

Business

A new bill in Congress could give workers time off to deal with ‘climate disasters’ — here’s why it matters

Go bag supplies

Home

What should you keep in a wildfire ‘go bag’ in case of emergency? This checklist can help you pack

Hiatus Homes energy-efficient building practices

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Here’s how energy-efficient building practices can make your home more valuable

HEPA filters for cleaning air

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What are HEPA filters? How the useful tool can be a lifesaver during a wildfire or even allergy season