A research team has uncovered the first fossil-record evidence of forest fire ecology that happened towards the end of the Cretaceous Period, about 66 million years ago in southern Saskatchewan. The new discovery has made crucial revelations about the ecology and climate on the Earth just before the mass extinction of the dinosaurs. The findings were made during an expedition in southern … [Read more...]
Scientists predict more global warming led-wildfires in California
Wildfire has become a common affair in California over the years. According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, it has responded to more than 1,500 fires this year as compared with about 800 during an average year. Adding to the woes, scientists have found that California is set to see more fiery and warmer future ahead. Three different research works, carried In the … [Read more...]