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Category 6 Tropical Cyclones

Category 6 Tropical Cyclones

As tropical cyclones far exceeding the threshold of Category 5 winds have been observed in recent decades, some researchers are calling for the need to add a new Category 6 to the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.

Prescribed Burning to Save Giant Sequoias

Prescribed Burning to Save Giant Sequoias

A recent study headed by researchers at UC Davis has found that giant sequoias exposed to prescribed burns within the previous 10 years were nearly 4 times more likely to survive the wildfires of 2020 and 2021 in California.

High and Low Temperatures Factor into Heat Stress for Cattle

High and Low Temperatures Factor into Heat Stress for Cattle

Livestock producers must consider maximum and minimum temperatures for the day when watching for heat stress in cows.