Wildfire smoke is transforming clouds, making rainfall less likely

A new study finds smoke could be making it harder for clouds to drop rain and alleviate drought, potentially kicking of a “very scary” feedback loop.

California fires are burning faster, getting harder to fight - Los Angeles Times

If it true that smoke particles are like 'seeds' for clouds, can it be assumed that there is a larger ecological regenerative purpose for smoke to initiate production of more rain?

Why doesn't Australia use cloud seeding to create rain to stop the wildfire? - Quora

Fire from fire: How wildfires can create their own weather and lightning

August, in brief. Key news from August:, by Lauren Bogard, Westwise

What's in wildfire smoke? - The Washington Post

Canadian wildfire smoke impacting air quality in US Northeast for second day

The West is burning. Climate change is making it worse. - Vox

August, in brief. Key news from August:, by Lauren Bogard, Westwise

Reviewing the horrid global 2020 wildfire season » Yale Climate Connections

Wildfires Are Intensifying. Here's Why, and What Can Be Done. - The New York Times

Taking the long road back to a stable climate

Dust which makes clouds grow