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9.22.2025

The Forest Fire Paradox: Remove Trees to Protect Forest Carbon Sinks

New research shows thinning forests reduces high-severity wildfires by 88% and stabilizes carbon, making them more resilient to drought and megafires.

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12.18.2024

Vibrant Planet at the Planet’s Largest Meeting of Earth Scientists

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12.1.2024

Predicting the Cause of Wildfires

A story produced by Vibrant Planet Data Commons, a nonprofit engine that accelerates the commissioning of cutting-edge environmental science and data analytics at Vibrant Planet.
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12.1.2024

How Wildfires are Changing

A story produced by Vibrant Planet Data Commons, a nonprofit engine that accelerates the commissioning of cutting-edge environmental science and data analytics at Vibrant Planet.
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11.28.2024

Learning from History to Guide Restoration

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