At night, temperatures are often cooler and the air is wetter, which gives wildland firefighters a long window to make up significant ground when trying to suppress blazes. But that pattern is breaking down, a trend driven by human-caused climate change, according to a new study.

Growth has been strong over the last year despite a great deal of uncertainty last spring over the future of the ambitious effort.

Veterans, and research, say getting outdoors helps their physical and mental health. A new report aims to find ways to expand these opportunities.

Open Spaces show rundown for May 22, 2026.