Canada Seeks Foreign Help to Fight Spreading Wildfires
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The article discusses the effects of wildfires on both the environment and human health, with a particular focus on how smoke from the fires has helped to cool the fires by blocking out the… Read More
Smoke from wildfires in Canada has eased across much of the northeastern United States, but officials warn it could be a marathon fire season with more personnel arriving from other countrie… Read More
Researchers at the University of Coimbra’s Forest Fire Research Laboratory in Europe have developed a firefighting drone which can carry a fire hose. Called SAP (for “ported nozz… Read More
A new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that the area burned from wildfires in California's northern and central forests increased fivefold from 1971 t… Read More
Parts of the United States, including the Detroit area, are experiencing poor air quality due to smoke from wildfires in Canada. The Environmental Protection Agency has classified the air qu… Read More
Canada is experiencing its most destructive wildfire season on record, with hundreds of wildfires burning from coast to coast. Satellite images show the extent of air pollution traveling sou… Read More
Smoke from hundreds of wildfires in Canada has caused unhealthy air conditions in large parts of the Midwest and Northeast in the United States. The smoke has affected millions of people, le… Read More
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is causing poor air quality across the Midwest and East of the United States, with nearly a third of Americans experiencing unhealthy and dangerous conditions… Read More
An independent report from the B.C. Forests Practices Board warns that urgent strategy changes are needed to prevent catastrophic wildfires in British Columbia. The report calls for a paradi… Read More
Smoke, heatwaves, and storms are causing extreme weather conditions across the United States at the start of summer. A powerful storm, known as a derecho, caused damage in Illinois and India… Read More
New York City has been invaded by swarms of flying insects, identified as winged aphids, in addition to the smoke and haze from Canadian wildfires. The bugs have become a nuisance for reside… Read More
The Alberta government has allocated $175 million for wildfire disaster recovery, providing funding for municipalities and Métis settlements affected by wildfires. The funds can be us… Read More
A group of South African firefighters has been sent to Canada to assist in fighting the widespread wildfires. The firefighters have noticed differences between Canadian and South African fir… Read More
Air pollution, particularly from wildfires, poses a significant health risk to unhoused individuals who are already vulnerable. They are exposed to dangerous air pollutants 24/7, often livin… Read More
U.S. climate envoy John Kerry is scheduled to visit Beijing from July 16 to 19 to engage with Chinese officials on addressing the climate crisis and promoting a successful COP28. This will b… Read More
Extreme heat and wildfires have been experienced in various parts of the world, including Asia, Europe, and North America. Temperature records have been broken in countries such as China, th… Read More
The worst wildfire season in Canadian history is impacting Indigenous communities across the country, displacing residents, destroying homes and forests, and threatening cultural activities… Read More
Corfu and Rhodes, Greek islands, are facing intensifying wildfires, leading to evacuations of residents and tourists. Corfu has ordered evacuations in several areas, while nearly 2,500 peopl… Read More
Tunisia is experiencing scorching heat with temperatures exceeding 50 degrees Celsius, causing power cuts and discomfort for residents. People are staying indoors with air conditioning or se… Read More
Greece is experiencing a third consecutive heat wave, with temperatures surpassing 104 degrees. The fires, which have been raging for days, have led to mass evacuations from various parts of… Read More
Canada's economy grew by 0.3% in May, despite a significant decline in the oil and gas sector due to wildfires. The energy sector shrank by 2.1%, the first decline in five months, primarily… Read More
After two weeks of devastating wildfires in Greece, the blazes are starting to die down, but firefighters remain cautious. Tourists are returning to the Greek island of Rhodes, where some ar… Read More
A firefighter has died while battling one of the massive wildfires in Canada, making it the third firefighter death this wildfire season. The firefighter was at the Donnie Creek wildfire in… Read More
Canada's wildfires have produced record levels of carbon emissions, with accumulated emissions reaching 290 megatons in just the first seven months of 2023, according to the EU's Copernicus… Read More
The wild lion population in Africa is rapidly declining, with 90% disappearing from their historical habitats. This is due to a combination of factors, including human-wildlife conflict, wil… Read More
The wildfires in Maui, Hawaii have caused significant damage to both humans and the environment. Experts predict that the fires will lead to erosion, sediment runoff into waterways, and degr… Read More
At least 55 people have been killed and a historic town has been wiped out by wildfires on Maui, Hawaii. Emergency management records show that no warning sirens sounded before the fires, li… Read More
Residents of Lahaina, Hawaii, have returned home for the first time since wildfires destroyed large parts of the town, leaving behind charred remains and debris. The wildfires, the deadliest… Read More
Record-setting wildfires in Canada are expected to continue burning at a high rate for several more weeks, with the spread of blazes likely to diminish in September, according to federal pro… Read More
The death toll from the Maui wildfires in Lahaina, Hawaii has risen to 80, with questions arising about the failure to activate sirens to warn residents. Instead, confusing social media post… Read More
Hawaii's governor has warned that more people could be found dead following wildfires on Maui, with the death toll currently standing at 96. The fires, which have consumed most of the histor… Read More
The death toll in the Maui wildfires has risen to 99 and officials are working to identify the victims. Search teams are intensifying their efforts to find more bodies in the neighborhoods t… Read More
The head of Maui County's emergency management agency, Herman Andaya, has resigned after defending his decision to not activate sirens during catastrophic wildfires that have claimed over 10… Read More
Locals in Lahaina, Maui had been warning about the risk of wildfires for years before a devastating fire swept through the town, killing over 100 people and leaving 1,000 missing. The fire… Read More
Thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes in Canada due to wildfires in the Northwest Territories and British Columbia. In the city of Yellowknife, nearly all residents have e… Read More
Firefighters in western Canada are battling wildfires as the country experiences its worst fire season on record. Despite receiving reinforcements and milder weather, firefighters are still… Read More
A group of healthcare workers in Alberta is providing information to wildfire evacuees from the Northwest Territories on how to access medication for opioid-use disorder in Calgary and Edmon… Read More
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden are visiting Maui to meet with survivors of the devastating wildfires that recently struck the Hawaiian island. The Bidens will tour the damaged… Read More
Unfounded claims that asylum-seekers were responsible for the wildfires in Greece have fueled anti-migrant sentiment online. Speculation grew after 13 Pakistani and Syrian men were accused b… Read More
Meta is being accused of endangering lives by blocking news links in Canada at a crucial moment, when thousands have fled their homes and are desperate for wildfire updates that once would h… Read More
Stephanie Sy is a PBS NewsHour correspondent and anchor who has worked for various news organizations in the past. She has covered events such as the 2018 Midterm Elections and reported from… Read More
Greek authorities have arrested two men for allegedly setting fires, as wildfires continue to burn across the country. One man was arrested on the island of Evia and confessed to setting fiv… Read More
After Maui County released a list of 388 people unaccounted for following the deadly wildfire, more than 100 of them or their relatives came forward to say they are safe, according to the FB… Read More
A 5-year-old boy named Edison from Seattle raised over $17,000 for the victims of the Maui wildfires by setting up a lemonade stand. After watching the devastation on television, Edison want… Read More
The summer of 2023 was the hottest on record globally, with temperatures well above average, according to a report from the World Meteorological Organization and Copernicus. Heatwaves, wildf… Read More
The United Nations weather agency has declared the summer of 2023 as the hottest on record, with the northern hemisphere experiencing extreme heatwaves and devastating wildfires. The Coperni… Read More
Severe rainstorms in Greece, Bulgaria, and Turkey have caused flooding and left 14 people dead. In Greece, more than 800 people have been rescued from the floods, with three reported deaths… Read More
Several wildfires have broken out in Algeria's Bejaia and Tizi-Ouzou provinces, threatening nearby hamlets. Emergency crews are working to extinguish the fires, which have gained strength du… Read More
A report by First Street Foundation has found that 39 million U.S. homes are at risk of losing insurance coverage due to climate risks. Currently, about 6.8 million properties already rely o… Read More
A new study published in Nature reveals that smoke from wildfires in the US is reversing years of progress on air quality, undoing 25% of improvements achieved since 2000. The study found th… Read More
This summer, the United States experienced extreme heatwaves, flash droughts, wildfires, and other climate-related disasters, leading to a new level of devastation. These events, once seen a… Read More
A booming disaster-restoration industry is capitalizing on low-wage immigrant labor as climate change accelerates natural catastrophes. Workers in this industry, who clear debris and rebuild… Read More
Native Hawaiians are pushing for the preservation of their history and heritage following the Maui wildfires. There is concern that the coverage of Lahaina and Maui's history focuses more on… Read More
A fast-growing wildfire in northeastern British Columbia has prompted an evacuation alert for more than two dozen properties near Chetwynd. The Mount Wartenbe wildfire, which has grown to se… Read More
Dozens of people have been evacuated from their homes in Argentina's central Cordoba province as wildfires continue to grow during a heatwave. Firefighters are battling the flames that have… Read More
Climate change is causing an increase in wildfires in the western United States, leading to homeowners in wildfire-prone areas losing their insurance coverage. As conditions get warmer and d… Read More
Thick smoke from wildfires and a historic drought has enveloped the Brazilian Amazon, leading to poor air quality in the region. In Manaus, a city of 2 million, air quality ranked among the… Read More
A recent study published in the journal Nature Communications revealed that the global climate crisis has resulted in daily damages amounting to $391 million over the past two decades. The s… Read More
Alberta is investing in artificial intelligence (AI) technology to predict where wildfires may start, potentially saving up to $5 million per year. The partnership between Alberta's wildfire… Read More