When the Mountain Washes Away: How Ruidoso’s Tourism-First Gamble Ended in Tragedy
Peak tourist season had arrived in Ruidoso, New Mexico, and Mayor Lynn Crawford was campaigning hard to convince the public that the mountain village was safe. A Republican with white…
Kelowna Fire Department Prepares for Knox Mountain Prescribed Burns as Part of Growing Provincial Push for Proactive Wildfire Mitigation
Following consecutive years of intense and destructive wildfire activity across the Okanagan, the Kelowna Fire Department is preparing to launch a series of prescribed burns in several key areas of…
Catastrophic Mountain Collapse in the Himalayas Highlights Growing Dangers of Melting Glaciers Worldwide
On August 26, a catastrophic mountain collapse near the border between Nepal and Tibet sent shockwaves through the region, unleashing a deadly wall of water and debris that has left…