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environment1 year ago

"Camels enlisted to protect Joshua trees in national park"

Deadly wildfires and climate change have put the iconic Joshua tree at risk of disappearing, prompting human volunteers to plant thousands of sprouts in burn scars. To aid in this effort, camels have been enlisted to carry water, heavy sprouts, and supplies to remote locations in the Mojave National Preserve. The use of camels harks back to their historic role in the region and offers a potential solution to restore Joshua tree forests after wildfires, especially in the face of hotter and drier conditions.

via Vox.com|
#camels#conservation#environment
natural-disasters2 years ago

"Hurricane Hilary Forces Closure of Joshua Tree National Park and Mojave National Preserve"

Joshua Tree National Park and Mojave National Preserve have been closed to visitors due to Hurricane Hilary. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for Joshua Tree National Park, and park staff are monitoring conditions. The closure is being initiated ahead of the storm's expected worst impacts. Mojave National Preserve is also closed, with concerns about potential debris flow from the recent York Fire. Travel in the area is strongly discouraged during the storm.

via Desert Sun|
#closure#flash-flood-watch#hurricane-hilary
environment2 years ago

"Devastating Wildfire Threatens California's Fragile Desert Ecosystem"

California's largest wildfire of the year, the York fire, is threatening the fragile ecosystem of the Mojave national preserve. The blaze has already destroyed pinyon pines, junipers, and potentially many Joshua trees, which are unique to the region and vulnerable to wildfires. Fire crews are using a cautious approach to minimize damage, avoiding the use of bulldozers and focusing on clearing fire lines. Rains and humidity have helped slow the fire's spread, but extreme fire behavior, including fire whirls, remains a concern. The fire has crossed into Nevada, including the Avi Kwa Ame national monument, which was established by President Joe Biden in March.

via The Guardian US|
#california#environment#fragile-ecosystem
environment2 years ago

"Battle Against Wildfire Imperils Joshua Trees, Despite Progress"

Firefighters are working to contain the York Fire, California's largest wildfire this year, which has burned over 128 square miles of land and is threatening the iconic Joshua trees in the Mojave National Preserve. Rainfall has aided containment efforts, but drier weather is expected to return. Firefighters are using a cautious approach to minimize damage to the fragile ecosystem, clearing fire lines without bulldozers. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and the long-term recovery of the affected plant species, including Joshua trees, is uncertain. The fire has also entered Nevada's Avi Kwa Ame national monument.

via PBS NewsHour|
#california#environment#firefighters
natural-disasters2 years ago

"California's Mojave Desert Engulfed in Massive Fire"

A massive wildfire continues to burn out of control in California's Mojave National Preserve, fueled by the ongoing heatwave. In other news, the property manager of Mar-a-Lago, Carlos De Oliveira, made his first court appearance in a classified documents case, while Hunter Biden's former business partner testified that Joe Biden never discussed business matters with their associates. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing in Pakistan that killed 54 people, and Russian missiles killed six people in Central Ukraine. Additionally, a group of West African nations is imposing sanctions on Niger after a military coup, and Wall Street started the week with a modest advance. Actor and comedian Paul Reubens, known as Pee-wee Herman, passed away at the age of 70 after a battle with cancer.

via PBS NewsHour|
#california-wildfires#carlos-de-oliveira#hunter-biden
environment2 years ago

"Wildfire Chaos: Fire Tornadoes Threaten Iconic Joshua Tree in California's Largest Blaze"

The York fire, currently burning in California's Mojave National Preserve, is scorching a Joshua tree forest and could potentially threaten Nevada's largest Joshua tree as it moves into the Avi Kwa Ame National Monument. The fire, which is 77,000 acres in size, has produced "fire whirls" or "fire tornadoes" due to intense heat and turbulent winds. Joshua trees have already been heavily impacted by climate change, with a previous fire destroying a significant portion of the world's largest Joshua tree forest. The Center for Biological Diversity estimates that Joshua trees could lose 90% of their range by the end of the century.

via KLAS - 8 News Now|
#climate-change#environment#joshua-trees
natural-disasters2 years ago

"Massive Wildfire Engulfs California and Nevada, Threatening Residents and Landscapes"

A massive wildfire, known as the York fire, is rapidly spreading in California's Mojave national preserve, crossing the state line into Nevada and sending smoke into the Las Vegas Valley. The fire has burned over 110 square miles of desert scrub, juniper, and Joshua tree woodland, with zero containment. This comes as the US west faces a historic heatwave, with record-breaking temperatures in Phoenix and Las Vegas. Climate change-induced heatwaves have led to numerous deaths, disproportionately affecting the poorest Americans.

via The Guardian US|
#california#heatwave#mojave-national-preserve
natural-disasters2 years ago

"California Firefighters Engage in Fierce Battle Against Dual Wildfires"

A massive wildfire in California's Mojave National Preserve is rapidly spreading amid erratic winds, crossing the state line into Nevada and charring over 110 square miles of desert scrub. Meanwhile, firefighters are making progress against another major blaze in Riverside County, prompting evacuations near the community of Aguanga. Gusty winds and the possibility of thunderstorms pose a risk of renewed growth, and one firefighter has been injured.

via The Associated Press|
#california#evacuation#firefighters