Category: Wildfires
Wildfires destroys popular Tourist Town in Hawaii
The wildfires in Hawaii broke out due to dry and hot weather and are exacerbated by strong winds brought by Hurricane Dora. Some fires cover an area of 400 hectares (over 1.5 square mile). The fire destroyed several settlements, including the popular tourist town… Continue Reading “Wildfires destroys popular Tourist Town in Hawaii”
CO2 Levels are @ Million-Year High
There is likely more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere now than at any other time in the last three million years. Or at least that is the conclusion reinforced by a study published in Science Advances Wednesday. Researchers at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and… Continue Reading “CO2 Levels are @ Million-Year High”
Canada’s record Wildfires
Wildfires in Canada have burned a staggering 25 million acres so far this year, an area roughly the size of Kentucky. With more than a month of peak fire season left to go, 2023 has already eclipsed Canada’s previous annual record from 1989, when… Continue Reading “Canada’s record Wildfires”
California and Arizona brace for historic Heat Wave
The formation of yet another “heat dome” over the southwestern United States is expected to cause temperatures in parts of California and Arizona to rise above 120 degrees Fahrenheit in the coming days, One of the hottest places on the planet, California’s Death Valley,… Continue Reading “California and Arizona brace for historic Heat Wave”
Global Electric Grid needs a $20 Trillion overhaul to support Energy Transition
For the energy transition to happen, the world needs massive grid upgrading. This message has been overlooked for years as wind and solar stole the limelight, but now it’s back on the agenda. Because no transition from base-load, dispatch-able power generation to distributed, intermittent… Continue Reading “Global Electric Grid needs a $20 Trillion overhaul to support Energy Transition”
European Water Crisis
European lawmakers issued a stark warning about the region’s growing water crisis ahead of another extreme summer, saying there is a pressing need to tackle issues such as scarcity, food security and pollution. The Water Crisis in Europe, forced parliament lawmakers to call for… Continue Reading “European Water Crisis”
Crater Lake National Park
Established on May 22, 1902, Crater Lake National Park in Oregon is a natural wonder born out of a cataclysmic volcanic eruption. Crowning the Cascade Mountain Range, the park contains vibrant forests, bountiful wildlife and an awe-inspiring blue lake worthy of its nickname lake… Continue Reading “Crater Lake National Park”
Indonesia has 75% of the World’s Volcanoes
The archipelago of Indonesia consists of more than 13,000 islands, spread over an area that is similar in size to that of the continental United States. It is the country with the greatest number and density of active volcanoes. Indonesia represents over 75% of… Continue Reading “Indonesia has 75% of the World’s Volcanoes”
Indonesia Orangutan Jungle School
Deforestation is the greatest threat to the orangutan’s survival, and a great percentage of deforestation is set in motion to convert the land to oil palm cultivation. The rain forest, the natural habitat of the orangutan, is cleared for the benefit of plantations that… Continue Reading “Indonesia Orangutan Jungle School”
What makes the Ring of Fire so Dangerous
The Ring of Fire is over 40,200 km (25,000 miles) long chain of tectonic activity, including earthquakes, volcanoes, mountains, islands, and natural disasters. That activity is sometimes devastating for the region. However, it also played a key part in creating it. This area in… Continue Reading “What makes the Ring of Fire so Dangerous”
European Heatwave spark multiple Wildfires
European heatwave kills hundreds of people, while jammed electric vehicles spark wildfires that have displaced thousands In France and across the Iberian continent. Since July 10, 2022 at least 360 people have been killed in Spain due to a massive heatwave and thousands of individuals… Continue Reading “European Heatwave spark multiple Wildfires”
California Wildfires threaten famous giant Sequoia Trees
THREE RIVERS, Calif. — Firefighters wrapped the base of the world’s largest tree in a fire-resistant blanket as they tried to save a famous grove of gigantic old-growth sequoias from wildfires burning Thursday in California’s rugged Sierra Nevada. The colossal General Sherman Tree in… Continue Reading “California Wildfires threaten famous giant Sequoia Trees”
UN warns that the World is facing an unprecedented threat of Food Shortages
Natural disasters, climate change, and grain and livestock diseases are exacerbated by the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on agriculture and food security, according to a United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization report. The study highlighted that agriculture underpins the livelihoods of over 2.5… Continue Reading “UN warns that the World is facing an unprecedented threat of Food Shortages”
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