The Disastrous Growth of Arctic Wildfires / / No Comments Temperatures in some parts of the Arctic this year have risen as much as 30C. Because of global heating the Polar Jet Stream is slowing down, which in turn can lead to extended punishing heat waves in the Arctic. Another effect of global heating is an increase in lightning strikes in the Arctic. This combination of extreme high temperatures, slower air circulation, and increased lightning Maps Mania… more → Posted in: Interactive Maps Tagged with: Arctic, Disastrous, Growth, wildfires
Waze sent commuters toward California wildfires, drivers say – USA TODAY / / No Comments USA TODAY Waze sent commuters toward California wildfires, drivers sayUSA TODAY"We worked really hard Wednesday afternoon to get our maps up to date and accurate," says Waze spokesperson Chelsea Russo. Whether because the Santa Ana wind-fueled fires were spreading too fast — or some other reason — drivers Wednesday morning said …California wildfires raise questions about whether you can trust …Slate Magazine (blog)LAPD Warns Drivers Navigation Apps May Steer Them Toward FiresAdAge.comHow Do Navigation Apps Handle the Los Angeles Wildfires? We Asked WazeInverseGeekWire –CNET –Axios –Los Angeles Timesall 42 news articles » map... more → Posted in: Interactive Maps Tagged with: California, commuters, drivers, sent, Today, toward, Waze, wildfires