Political momentum is building to develop the Ring of Fire, which overlaps with one of the most important carbon storage systems in the world. Alemu Gonsamo explains why any development in this area should be done with long-term preservation in mind.
As built-up areas encroach on natural ones, we need new strategies for dealing with the impact of wildfires on buildings and communities, writes expert Ramla Karim Qureshi.
As peatlands dry and fire seasons lengthen, Greg Verkaik's research aims to better understand how peatlands influence wildfire behaviour - and how we can reduce the risk of deep-burning, smouldering fires.