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#california

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Sep. 24

The LAC-338634 wildfire, burning in Los Angeles County, underscores the persistent challenges of wildfire management and the importance of determining causes.

Why Does California Keep Putting Homes Where Fires Burn? | KQED

California's wildfire crisis is exacerbated by rampant development in fire-prone areas, with many homes rebuilt in the same vulnerable locations after disasters.

Breaking: E Lakeshore Dr Lels Fire reported in Riverside County on Nov. 24

A new wildfire, E Lakeshore Dr Lels, was reported in Riverside County with no information yet on containment or cause.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Sep. 24

The LAC-338634 wildfire, burning in Los Angeles County, underscores the persistent challenges of wildfire management and the importance of determining causes.

Why Does California Keep Putting Homes Where Fires Burn? | KQED

California's wildfire crisis is exacerbated by rampant development in fire-prone areas, with many homes rebuilt in the same vulnerable locations after disasters.

Breaking: E Lakeshore Dr Lels Fire reported in Riverside County on Nov. 24

A new wildfire, E Lakeshore Dr Lels, was reported in Riverside County with no information yet on containment or cause.
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EPA report finds 58 scenarios where formaldehyde poses "unreasonable risk" to human health, but formaldehyde in vaccines wasn't studied

The EPA's report identifies formaldehyde as a significant health risk, but minimizes risks for surrounding communities and lacks robust safety measures.
#russia

A disaster foretold: Three years of aging Russian tankers navigating the globe

Russia's aging oil tanker fleet, deployed amid sanctions, poses significant environmental risks, culminating in recent accidents in the Black Sea.

Germany battles to secure Russian shadow fleet' oil tanker adrift off northern coast

Germany is actively working to secure the stranded tanker Eventin to prevent environmental disasters and maintain European security against Russia's sanctions evasion.

A disaster foretold: Three years of aging Russian tankers navigating the globe

Russia's aging oil tanker fleet, deployed amid sanctions, poses significant environmental risks, culminating in recent accidents in the Black Sea.

Germany battles to secure Russian shadow fleet' oil tanker adrift off northern coast

Germany is actively working to secure the stranded tanker Eventin to prevent environmental disasters and maintain European security against Russia's sanctions evasion.
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Unprecedented risk' to life on Earth: Scientists call for halt on mirror life' microbe research

Mirror life microbes pose significant risks to existing life forms, prompting calls for a research halt.
International scientists express grave concerns over the potential consequences of synthetic organisms.
#wildfire

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Aug. 20

A new wildfire in Los Angeles County, CA, has been reported with an undetermined cause, raising safety concerns.

Breaking: Palmer Fire reported in Santa Barbara County on Sep. 24

The Palmer Fire in Santa Barbara County was reported on September 24 and is currently uncontained with no known cause.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Aug. 20

A new wildfire in Los Angeles County, CA, has been reported with an undetermined cause, raising safety concerns.

Breaking: Palmer Fire reported in Santa Barbara County on Sep. 24

The Palmer Fire in Santa Barbara County was reported on September 24 and is currently uncontained with no known cause.
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10 critical bugs put fuel storage tanks at risk of attacks

Tens of thousands of Automatic Tank Gauges are vulnerable to zero-day attacks, posing risks of physical and environmental damage.
Critical flaws in several vendors' ATGs allow for full control by unauthorized users.
Efforts to remediate vulnerabilities have not fully addressed the ongoing risks to critical fuel infrastructure.
#red-sea

Burning Oil Tanker in Red Sea Is Towed to Safety

The MV Delta Sounion was successfully rescued from the Red Sea following a Houthi attack, preventing a potential environmental disaster.

Here's What We Know About the Oil Tanker Stuck in the Red Sea

The MV Delta Sounion tanker is stuck in the Red Sea after being attacked by Houthi rebels, raising environmental concerns.

Burning Oil Tanker in Red Sea Is Towed to Safety

The MV Delta Sounion was successfully rescued from the Red Sea following a Houthi attack, preventing a potential environmental disaster.

Here's What We Know About the Oil Tanker Stuck in the Red Sea

The MV Delta Sounion tanker is stuck in the Red Sea after being attacked by Houthi rebels, raising environmental concerns.
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#climate-change

Climate Change Puts U.S. Cultural Landmarks At Risk

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the U.S. face severe risks from climate change, threatening biodiversity and historical integrity.

London flooding: what is a 'sponge city' and is the capital going to become one?

London faces 'lethal' flash flooding risks, prompting the need for a comprehensive strategy like turning the city into a 'sponge city'.

Climate Change Puts U.S. Cultural Landmarks At Risk

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the U.S. face severe risks from climate change, threatening biodiversity and historical integrity.

London flooding: what is a 'sponge city' and is the capital going to become one?

London faces 'lethal' flash flooding risks, prompting the need for a comprehensive strategy like turning the city into a 'sponge city'.
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Houthis rebels blow up an oil tanker in the Red Sea - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Iranian-backed Houthis seized the Greek oil tanker Sounion, raising concerns over environmental hazards and regional stability.

Greek tanker attacked in Red Sea appears to be leaking oil, US says

The Sounion crude oil tanker fire poses significant risks to navigation and the environment, with a million barrels of oil at stake.
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