California can’t use ocean water to battle wildfires; here’s why
Tuesday, 14 January 2025 () Ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, covering over 36,386 acres, have led to fatalities, destroyed structures, and exhausted local resources. The use of seawater for firefighting poses logistical, equipment damage, and environmental challenges. Firefighters are urged to adopt innovative technologies and sustainable water management solutions to combat increasingly frequent and intense wildfires amid climate change.
Bright pink powder blanketing Los Angeles has caught the attention of many as fire retardant Phos-Chek is dropped by air tankers to control wildfires. This chemical barrier prevents flames from spreading by coating vegetation and flammable surfaces, cutting off oxygen. While effective, environmental...
Elon Musk is stepping up to assist California amid the devastating wildfires, using his companies, Tesla and Starlink, to provide essential services. Musk announced plans to use Tesla Cybertrucks..
The Pacific Palisades wildfire continues to wreak havoc in Los Angeles County, with thousands of homes destroyed and residents forced to evacuate. Amid the disaster, a political blame game has erupted..