#As extreme weather increases, climate misinformation adapts

#As extreme weather increases, climate misinformation adapts

“#As extreme weather increases, climate misinformation adapts” PROVIDENCE, RI — Climate scientists have warned for years that a warming planet would cause more extreme storms, like the one that walloped Texas in February, knocking out power and leaving millions in a deep freeze. Yet as the snow fell and the wind howled, some looked for other explanations for the storm…

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#Wisconsin wildfires create state of emergency

#Wisconsin wildfires create state of emergency

“#Wisconsin wildfires create state of emergency” As wildfires continue to blaze across Wisconsin, Gov. Tony Evers on Monday signed Executive Order #110 declaring a State of Emergency which includes deploying the state’s National Guard.  The executive order directs all state agencies to lead in wildfire prevention, response and recovery efforts during the spring fire season, which usually lasts through May. According to…

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#California wildfire explodes to nearly 2,000 acres

#California wildfire explodes to nearly 2,000 acres

“#California wildfire explodes to nearly 2,000 acres” A wildfire in Riverside County, California has burned through nearly 2,000 acres Sunday as roughly 130 firefighters work to contain its spread. The blaze, dubbed the Sanderson Fire, erupted at around 1 a.m. near La Borde Canyon Road and Jack Rabbit Trail.  Firefighters were able to stop the forward spread of the flames…

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#California wine country adapting to annual wildfire threat

#California wine country adapting to annual wildfire threat

“#California wine country adapting to annual wildfire threat” SAN FRANCISCO — Harvest season in Northern California’s wine country is what dream weddings are made of: ripe grapevines and golden sunsets provide ceremonies an alluring backdrop that every year draws millions of visitors. But harvest season now overlaps with fire season as wildfires, too, have become…

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#California firefighter surprises daughter in tearful reunion

#California firefighter surprises daughter in tearful reunion

“#California firefighter surprises daughter in tearful reunion” A brave firefighter was met with waterworks when he finally returned home. Josh Padrón, a San Jose fire engineer who had been deployed for 27 days to battle the wildfires in Northern California, surprised his 10-year-old daughter on Oct. 19. The heartwarming homecoming was captured on video by…

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#WWF Australia drones to drop seeds for koala gum trees

#WWF Australia drones to drop seeds for koala gum trees

“#WWF Australia drones to drop seeds for koala gum trees” MELBOURNE – Specialised drones are being tested in a program to boost koala numbers on Australia’s east coast, dropping seeds of gum trees as part of a World Wildlife Fund (WWF) scheme to regenerate bushland torched in the country’s historic bushfires. Gum tree leaves are…

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