Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences
CIRES
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CIRES is a research institute founded in the spirit of cooperation between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the
University of Colorado, dedicated to excellence and innovation in the study of the geosphere, biosphere and atmosphere.
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allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.
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A new study finds that fewer wildfires burn in North American forests today than in previous centuries, increasing the risk of more severe wildfires. Frequent low-lying surface fires in the past often helped reduce fuel sources across large areas.
First-of-its-kind study finds gases harmful to human health lingered for weeks following the fire.
A new CU Boulder study says that "gast fires” are getting faster, more dangerous in the Western U.S.
New CIRES-led study measures the time between storms to better understand soil moisture.
A new analysis identifies compelling coverage by news outlets in less-resourced countries.
New analysis confirms a palpable change in fire dynamics already suspected by many
Nighttime fires have become more intense in recent decades, as hot, dry nights are more commonplace, according to a new CIRES Earth Lab-led study.
More than half of the structures in the contiguous United States are exposed to potentially devastating natural hazards—floods, tornadoes, wildfires and more.
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