SANTIAGO: Deadly wildfires like those that burned through central Chile and killed at least 133 people this month will become more likely in the South American country as climate change […]
How Climate Change Contributes to Wildfires in Chile | – Times of India
At least 122 people have been killed by wildfires in central Chile, leading its president to declare two days of national mourning. The devastation comes soon after Colombia declared a […]
Air quality had gotten better in parts of the U.S. — but wildfire smoke is reversing those improvements, researchers say
Wildfires in the U.S. have caused a decline in air quality and an increase of deaths in parts of the U.S. – even though air quality had been improving, researchers […]
“Out of control” wildfires are ravaging Brazil’s wildlife-rich Pantanal wetlands
Poconã, Brazil — The Pantanal wetlands in western Brazil are famed as a paradise of biodiversity, but these days they have enormous clouds of smoke billowing over them, as raging […]
US announces nearly $2 billion for climate resilience programs – Times of India
RICHMOND: The US federal government is to announce on Thursday the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will make nearly $2 billion of new money available through two programs intended to […]
Indonesia fire haze pushes Singapore air quality into unhealthy range – Times of India
SINGAPORE: Air quality in parts of Singapore hit unhealthy levels on Saturday as winds brought haze from Indonesian forest fires to the city-state, its environment agency said.A prolonged dry season […]
Bare electrical wire, leaning poles were a possible cause of deadly Maui fires
In the first moments of the Maui fires, when high winds brought down power poles, slapping electrified wires to the dry grass below, there was a reason the flames erupted […]
Extreme fire weather fueled by climate change played significant role in Canada’s wildfires, new report says
Extreme fire weather conditions fueled by climate change contributed to the increased severity of eastern Canada’s wildfire season this spring, a new report from the World Weather Attribution revealed. The […]
Major wildfires in Greece, Spain’s island of Tenerife burn out of control, prompting evacuations
Efforts to extinguish the wildfires continue with interventions by land and air on the third day in Alexandroupolis, Greece on August 21, 2023. Ayhan Mehmet | Anadolu Agency | Getty […]
Maui wildfires take staggering toll on island’s economy
Maui wildfires take staggering toll on island’s economy – CBS News Watch CBS News The wildfires which ripped across Maui this week have left dozens of people dead and destroyed […]