Extensive drought conditions have compounded these emissions by increasing the output from deforestation and forest fires.

Discarded cigarette butts and piles of burning yard waste are two of the most common culprits of human-caused wildfires.

Wildfire map:Track the Jennings Creek wildfire, other fires in New York Bryan Gallagher, incident commander and a State Department of Conservation forest ranger, said the fire’s spread is getting ...

For hourly updates as wildfires continue to burn throughout the region, check out the New Jersey wildfire, smoke map.

Burn bans and drought watches have been announced throughout New York State counties as responders fight widespread wildfires ...

The Mountain Fire has swallowed homes in Southern California, while multiple fires are popping up on the East Coast.

Efforts to contain the Jennings Creek Wildfire continued Wednesday with a new set of challenges on its sixth day near the New ...

There has been no significant rain since September, creating very dry conditions and dry fallen leaves on the ground. New ...

Global carbon dioxide emissions, including those from burning fossil fuels, are set to hit a record high this year, pulling ...

The N.C. Forest Service says 27% of forestland had at least some damage from the storm. This could lead to a long-lasting ...

A man has been arrested and charged with arson crimes following two fires in the Elkhorn area of McDowell County.