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🌳 Webinar: The Growing Impact of Wildfires 📅 Tuesday, July 30, 1:00 PM ET ✅ Register via zoom: https://lnkd.in/e-qmc4ZP Three Critical Wildfire Impacts You Need to Know About: 1️⃣🌏 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮'𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁  Canada's fires burned ~7.8 million hectares, emitting ~3 billion tons of CO2—25% more than all tropical primary forest loss in 2023. Recovery will take decades to re-absorb this carbon. 2️⃣😶🌫️ 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀 A Science Advances study found wildfire smoke likely caused over 52,000 premature deaths in California (2008-2018), with an economic impact exceeding $430 billion. 3️⃣🌊 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘃𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴  High-severity fires kill trees and damage soil, essential for water absorption. Post-fire, communities face flash flood risks, as seen after the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon fire in Mora County, NM, which damaged homes and farms. 🌳 Join our expert panel for a webinar on wildfires to explore these challenges and learn more about innovative ways to tackle the growing concern.👩🚒 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬: • Patrick Holmes, Senior Policy Advisor for Resilient Forests • Brian Kittler, Chief Program Officer of Resilient Forests, American Forests • Kimberley T. Davis, Research Ecologist at USDA Forest Service • Kevin Johnson, Wildfire Resilience Partnerships Pacific Gas and Electric Company • Kevin O'Hara, Lead of 1t.org US Chapter ✅ Register via zoom: https://lnkd.in/e-qmc4ZP cc: 1t.org, Kevin O'Hara, Lindsey Prowse, Julie Foster, Jad Daley, 1t.org US Chapter, #GenerationRestoration #TrillionTrees

Wildfires are expected to increase in number and intensity. How can we best prepare, and how can we quickly restore landscapes after a fire? These are existential questions for many rural communities. Thanks 1t.org US Chapter for taking on this topic! More on future risk of wildfires here: https://lnkd.in/d8c-pQCa

The extreme intensity of wildfires has changed drastically in my lifetime. I have seen the change from friends who are on the frontlines as fire fighters and those in remote communities see the change year over year. So glad that 1t.org US Chapter is gathering such brilliant minds to discuss this important, close-to-home, topic

This article is a tale of our times: Rising sea levels, increasing frequency and ferocity of storms, floods, loss of natural buffers and coastal erosion  are causing many people in low lying coastal areas to relocate, with indigenous and marginalised people disproportionately affected. This article is about Louisiana in the USA, but the same is true of countless other places - including communities in the Pacific where I am currently working.  https://lnkd.in/gR4R2FDv

Deadliest forest fires in Chile in the past decade claimed 46 lives and President, Gabriel Boric cautioned that the death toll may continue to rise. Over 100 fires tear through homes and ancient woodlands, pushing the nation into a state of emergency. As President Boric hints at a darker horizon, smoke engulfs cities, forcing mass evacuations. The once vibrant Vina del Mar stands crippled by the inferno's wrath. 🔥 This disaster, propelled by El Niño, shows a critical message: the climate crisis is an immediate threat, demanding global attention and action NOW. Now more than ever, your awareness matters. Stay informed, stay prepared. #ChileFires #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming #ElNiño #ForestFires #StateOfEmergency #RescueOperations #ClimateChange #VinaDelMar #Wildfires

In light of recent catastrophic floods in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, which have displaced over 600,000 individuals, the urgency of addressing climate change has never been more apparent. The devastating impact of these floods has not only resulted in tragic loss of life but has also turned thousands into climate refugees, highlighting the dire need for proactive and sustainable solutions. https://lnkd.in/d6H9wmV2 As continuous rainfall and rising water levels make current locations uninhabitable, entire neighbourhoods in Brazil are being considered for relocation to safer areas. The Brazilian government, recognising the severity of the situation, has committed significant resources to aid in the recovery and relocation efforts, demonstrating the crucial role of governmental action in combating climate change. The story of Jéssica Lima and her family, who have lost everything in these floods, is a poignant example of the human cost of environmental neglect. Their resilience and determination to rebuild amidst such adversity is not just inspiring, but a call to immediate global action to mitigate climate risks and protect vulnerable communities like theirs. As we move forward, it’s essential to support initiatives aimed at sustainability, environmental conservation, and innovative solutions to climate-related challenges. Let’s work together to ensure a safer, greener future for all. #ClimateChange #Sustainability #EnvironmentalImpact #ClimateAction #GreenFuture #SustainableDevelopment #FloodRelief #ClimateRefugees #BrazilFloods #RioGrandeDoSul #Resilience #GlobalWarming #CarbonCredits #OceanBlocks

🌲 2024 Canadian Wildfires 🔥 Canada is currently grappling with one of the most severe wildfire seasons on record. These fires are not only devastating our beautiful forests but also impacting communities, wildlife, and the air quality across vast regions. 🔥 Key Facts 🔥 - Over 5,000 wildfires reported in 2024, burning more than 10 million hectares. - In comparison, the average area burned each year in Canada is about 2.5 million hectares. - Last year, in 2023, wildfires burned approximately 6 million hectares, making 2024 almost double in severity. - Thousands of residents evacuated from their homes. - Significant impact on air quality, with smoke reaching as far as the United States and Europe. Understanding and managing the risks posed by climate change is crucial. ClimateCheck can help you evaluate physical climate risks, providing insights to make informed decisions on your real estate portfolio. #CanadianWildfires #ClimateChange #PhysicalClimateRisk #ClimateRisk #Wildfires #RealEstate #Investors #Lenders

Unprepared for a new normal? An explosive cocktail of factors, among others a shortage of firefighters and the lack of establishing safety zones and other preventive measures, is now raising a storm of criticism against the Nea Demokratia government. The criticism a mere repetition of the demands for government protection that has been brought up repeatedly - and with limited results- through the latest years of increasing devastation. Among the victims of the fires has been the generations-old industry of beekeeping, deeply integrated in the ecosystem now threatened or destroyed by climate change and the fires: https://lnkd.in/dnjAN9Ez In the words of the beekeeper Markus: "If the bees go extinct, that will be the end of the world." #greece #grækenland #fires #climate #austerity

What do you think of when you hear "flood"? Destruction, perhaps, as seen in the recent California crisis affecting 800,000 people. But floods are natural, vital for river health and biodiversity. At H2O Resilience, we're shifting the narrative. We leverage technology to harmonize urban living with the natural rhythms of floods, enhancing resilience and understanding. Our goal? Transform floods from feared disasters to recognized ecological events. Join us in reimagining flood preparedness. Together, we can build resilient, informed communities that thrive with nature, not against it. #H2OResilience #SustainableCities #FloodAwareness

Climate change poses significant economic and social challenges. Insurers estimate a cost of US$ 100 billion to rebuild cities affected by Milton hurricane, according to Reuters. However, nature offers the most effective solutions. Investing in nature-based solutions like restoring forests, wetlands, and mangroves can help mitigate the impacts of extreme weather events. Protecting our natural capital means building a more resilient future, both socially and economically speaking. #HurricaneMilton #ClimateChange #NatureBasedSolutions