Wildfires have engulfed large areas in Russia's Ural mountains and in Siberia this week, with authorities promising to swiftly contain them.A total of over 130,000 acres of forests in the Sverdlovsk … [Read more...] about Russian wildfires tear through Urals, Siberia
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Wildfires may threaten inpatient health care facilities in many California counties, study says
As Californians look forward to the summer to enjoy the sunny weather and blue waters, they are now accustomed to something else lurking in the background: the threat of wildfires.Out-of-control … [Read more...] about Wildfires may threaten inpatient health care facilities in many California counties, study says
Wildland firefighter trainees prepare for fast-approaching wildfire season: ‘Opportunity to give back’
Roy, WA – Wildfire season is only weeks away from heating up and the people on the front lines aren’t wasting any time getting ready.It takes wildland firefighter trainees around 50 hours of classroom … [Read more...] about Wildland firefighter trainees prepare for fast-approaching wildfire season: ‘Opportunity to give back’
Tropical forests losing their ability to absorb carbon: study
The world's tropical forests are losing their capacity to absorb carbon dioxide, according to a new environmental study, raising alarms about the prospect of accelerating climate breakdown.The … [Read more...] about Tropical forests losing their ability to absorb carbon: study
Australia wildfires ‘contained’ in New South Wales for first time in ‘exhausting’ fire season
After months of battling wildfires that scorched thousands of homes and created mass evacuations in eastern Australia, officials announced Thursday that all the blazes in the New South Wales state are … [Read more...] about Australia wildfires ‘contained’ in New South Wales for first time in ‘exhausting’ fire season
At least 50 more deaths likely attributable to Camp Fire: report
Experts say an additional 50 deaths can likely be attributed to Northern California’s 2018 Camp Fire, already the deadliest wildfire in the state’s history, according to a local news … [Read more...] about At least 50 more deaths likely attributable to Camp Fire: report
Kobe Bryant among those killed in California helicopter crash
Kobe Bryant, one of the greatest NBA players of all-time and a superstar who transcended sports, was killed in a fiery helicopter crash in California on Sunday. He was 41.According to multiple … [Read more...] about Kobe Bryant among those killed in California helicopter crash
Kobe Bryant among those killed in California helicopter crash
Kobe Bryant, one of the greatest NBA players of all-time and a superstar who transcended sports, was killed in a fiery helicopter crash in California on Sunday. He was 41.According to multiple … [Read more...] about Kobe Bryant among those killed in California helicopter crash
American firefighters killed in C-130 crash battling Australian wildfires were from California-based crew
The three American firefighters who died when their water tanker crashed while battling wildfires in Australia on Thursday were from a California-based crew, according to a statement from California … [Read more...] about American firefighters killed in C-130 crash battling Australian wildfires were from California-based crew