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Colorado Solar Microgrids Keep Lights On During Wildfires
Solutions1h ago

Colorado Solar Microgrids Keep Lights On During Wildfires

Colorado communities are using solar-powered microgrids to keep hospitals, police stations, and vital services running during wildfire shutoffs. Three local facilities already have this lifesaving technology installed.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Montana Volunteers Build Fire-Safe Garden on Earth Day
Acts of KindnessApr 23

Montana Volunteers Build Fire-Safe Garden on Earth Day

Over 700 volunteer hours have transformed a Montana demonstration garden into a living classroom for wildfire safety and conservation. On Earth Day, volunteers upgraded the space that teaches homeowners how to protect their properties while saving water.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Japan Firefighters Use Night-Vision Drones in Wildfire
InnovationMar 28

Japan Firefighters Use Night-Vision Drones in Wildfire

When a wildfire spread across steep mountain terrain in Japan, drones equipped with night-vision technology gave firefighters eyes in the dark. The innovation helped map active flames and plan rescue operations for 150 evacuated residents.

Google News - Japan Innovation2 min read
Ring's Fire Watch Uses AI to Help Firefighters Save Homes
InnovationFeb 3

Ring's Fire Watch Uses AI to Help Firefighters Save Homes

Ring just launched Fire Watch, a feature that turns home security cameras into a real-time wildfire detection network for first responders. The CEO built it after his former home burned in the Palisades Fire, transforming personal loss into a tool that could save lives.

Fox News Travel2 min read
California Builds First Wildfire-Proof Neighborhoods
SolutionsJan 22

California Builds First Wildfire-Proof Neighborhoods

A new subdivision near Sacramento is being built to survive wildfires, not just meet building codes. Every home features fire-resistant design that could save lives and protect entire communities from California's growing wildfire threat.

Fast Company3 min read