Good morning, Quartz readers! Here’s what you need to know. The US takes a new step in the chip war with China. The Commerce Department has expanded on last year’s export controls to prevent China from accessing advanced semiconductors. General Motors slows down production of electric pickups, while Stellantis cancels its January CES appearance. GM …
The sun sinks behind a smoky sky and burned forest near Mariposa, California.Photo: DAVID MCNEW/AFP via Getty Images (Getty Images) According to a new report by Joint Economic Committee Democrats, the annual cost of wildfires to the US economy ranges from $394 billion to $893 billion. The report reveals that the biggest economic impact comes …
HONOLULU (AP) — Jes Claydon, standing just outside the burn zone in Lahaina, can witness the remnants of her former rental home. This was the place where she lived for 13 years, raised three children, and created countless memories. Unfortunately, very little remains recognizable, except for the jars of sea glass that adorned the front …
Wildfires continue to ravage Canada and experts predict that the situation will worsen in September. As of now, a total of 16.5 million hectares have been burned in 2023, which is more than double the previous record of 7.1 million hectares set in 1995. Over the past 25 years, the average annual area burned in …
Decrease article font size Increase article font size Residents of wildfire evacuation zones around West Kelowna, B.C., are being warned not to try to evade police checkpoints and to stay out of restricted areas or face possible fines. The Central Okanagan Regional District states that individuals attempting to access their properties by boat or forest …
This week, the dynamic duo of Dwayne Johnson and Oprah Winfrey launched the People’s Fund of Maui. In a joint announcement on Instagram, they pledged to put “money directly in the pockets of those who were affected by the recent wildfires.” To kick things off, they made a generous $10 million donation. The social media …
In a Special Report, President Biden addressed the ongoing response to Hurricane Idalia and the devastating wildfires on the island of Maui. He highlighted the urgent need to rebuild a more resilient American infrastructure, emphasizing that the impact of the climate crisis can no longer be denied. During a press conference at the White House, …
Residents of Lahaina, a historic town in Maui, are still grappling with the aftermath of a devastating wildfire that tore through their homes and businesses. However, their troubles are far from over as they now face the danger of “toxic air.” Wildfire smoke not only poses risks to breathing, but it also releases toxic chemicals …
Canadian Blood Services is facing a “perfect storm” of challenges that have led to a significant shortage of blood donations. Ron Vezina, vice-president of public affairs for the non-profit organization, explained that the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, extreme weather events, and increased travel by Canadians have resulted in a shortage of 10,000 donation …
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 28, 2023 3:12 pm Updated August 28, 2023 7:51 pm Decrease article font size Increase article font size The Northwest Territories’ election, originally scheduled for October, has been postponed for six weeks due to ongoing wildfires, announced Elections NWT. The decision to delay the election until November 14 …