Natural disasters

Officials confirm that the Maui wildfires, which claimed the lives of no less than 36 individuals and destroyed numerous homes, are now under control at a containment rate of 80%.

CNN- The death toll from the devastating wildfires in Maui has reached 36, with officials expressing concerns that the destruction may worsen as the infernos continue to consume the island. This makes the wildfire the second deadliest in the United States in the past century, trailing only behind California’s Camp Fire, which claimed the lives …

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Canadian Armed Forces to maintain vital role in dealing with natural disasters, affirms Blair

In a recent interview, Defence Minister Bill Blair emphasized the importance of the Canadian Armed Forces in responding to natural disasters and providing aid to Canadians. He highlighted the reassurance and support Canadians feel when they see men and women in uniform actively helping their communities during crises like floods, wildfires, and hurricanes. This year …

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Texas scientists develop revolutionary cup that purifies water contaminated with impurities

A team at the University of Texas in Austin has developed a compact and innovative device with the ability to eradicate bacteria from contaminated water using battery-generated electricity. This small cube-shaped device, resembling a mug, aims to provide clean drinking water to communities affected by disruptions in their water supply caused by severe weather events. …

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Unprecedented Mid-Winter Heatwave Sweeps Argentina and Chile

A mesmerizing view of Santiago, Chile, covered in smog during an unusually warm winter day on July 27, 2023.  Photo by Ivan Alvarado | Reuters A remarkable winter heatwave is sweeping across a significant portion of South America, with temperatures anticipated to surpass 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) in southwestern Brazil in the upcoming days. …

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Lawmakers emphasize the necessity for the U.S. to accelerate and intensify efforts to accomplish climate goals

Amidst a scorching heatwave enveloping the Pacific Northwest, Bill Forte from North Sky Communications braves the elements to work on a fiber optic line in Lake Forest Park, Washington, U.S., in June 2021. Photograph by Karen Ducey | Reuters As extreme heat waves and climate-related disasters become increasingly common in the United States, there is …

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Drug Manufacturing Facility in NC Escapes Major Damage from Tornado

In Rocky Mount, North Carolina, a tornado caused damage to a Pfizer pharmaceutical factory two days ago. Aerial images show the extent of the destruction. Despite this, Pfizer has reported that the drug manufacturing areas of the plant do not seem to have suffered major damage. Sean Rayford | Getty Images Pfizerr has announced that …

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El Niño intensifies the impacts of global warming: Heatwaves, floods, and wildfires reach unprecedented levels

Traffic warden Rai Rogers diligently monitors his street corner in scorching Las Vegas, Nevada on July 12, 2023. As temperatures soared to a sweltering 106 degrees amidst an ongoing heatwave, more than 50 million Americans found themselves bracing for dangerously high temperatures across the southern United States, from California to Texas to Florida. This surge …

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The Reality of Climate Change is More Evident Than Ever Before

“Things don’t always change in a nice, gradual way.” David Dee Delgado / Getty; John Tully / The Washington Post / Getty; Ash Ponders / Bloomberg / Getty July 13, 2023, 5:39 PM ET It’s becoming increasingly difficult to keep track of the numerous overlapping climate disasters in the world. For instance, in Phoenix, Arizona, …

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Scientists Say Canada’s Record Heat Coincides with Record Wildfires: A New Reality

An extraordinary blend of scorching temperatures, an unprecedented fire season, and hazardous smoke plumes is currently wreaking havoc in Canada this summer. Kristina Dahl, principal climate scientist at the Union of Concerned Scientists, describes the situation as terrifying, emphasizing the urgent need to address climate change and its consequences. The continued burning of fossil fuels …

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