Bushfires
Our Favourite Photos of the Apocalyptic Year That Was
Here are some of 2020's most heartbreaking, defining moments from around the Asia-Pacific.
Watch 'Fire Country': Our New Documentary on the Aftermath of the Australian Bushfires
We visited the heart of the disaster zone, spoke to the survivors, and looked at the short- and long-term impacts of Australia's Black Summer.
Bushfire-Affected Animals Might Not Be Able to Return Home for Months
Australia's fire season has devastated native ecosystems, and it's probably going to be a while before displaced animals are able to survive on their own again.
‘It’s Just a Ball of Flames’: 3 Americans Die in Plane Crash While Battling Australia’s Wildfires
The human death toll from Australia's hellish fire season is now at least 31.
Three Confirmed Dead After Firefighting Plane Crashes in New South Wales
The Large Air Tanker went down while fighting bushfires in the Snowy Monaro region this afternoon.
Bushfire Smoke has Made More than a Quarter of Australians Sick, According to Survey
A new report from the Australia Institute suggests that the effects of the ongoing bushfire crisis could be felt for years to come.
Australia’s Largest Mining Company is Worried Bushfires are Affecting Coal Production
As fires continue to burn across the country, BHP claims smoke and air pollution is affecting productivity at some of its mines.
Who to Blame for Australia's Bullshit Approach to Climate Change
Look these coal lobbyists in the eye. Remember their names.
Australia's Terrifying 'Fire Clouds' Are Here to Stay
Scientists say the hellish phenomenon could become far more common as a result of climate change.
Australia’s Wildfires Just Put a Smoke Halo All the Way Around the Planet
“It’s just one, continuous long line of smoke, and that to me is very unusual,” one NASA scientist told VICE News.
Amazon's Donation to Australia's Bushfire Recovery Is Insulting
Instead of a small donation to greenwash his company's devastating climate record, Jeff Bezos should try paying his taxes.
3 Australia Wildfires Officially Just Merged into a ‘Mega-Blaze’
The long-feared convergence is reportedly more than three times bigger than any fire ever recorded in California.