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Sacramento Bee
10 hours ago
Los Angeles

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Sep. 19

A new wildfire has ignited in Los Angeles County, with its cause yet to be determined. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
18 hours ago
Los Angeles

Breaking: Six Fire reported in Placer County on Sep. 18

A new wildfire named Six has begun burning in Placer County, California. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 days ago
Los Angeles

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Sep. 17

A new wildfire ignited in Los Angeles County, cause remains uncertain. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 days ago
Los Angeles

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Sep. 17

A wildfire in Los Angeles County has ignited but its cause is currently unknown. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
5 days ago
California

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on Sep. 14

A wildfire was reported in Merced County, California, at 5:15 a.m. today; the cause is under investigation. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 week ago
California

Are celebrity eagles Jackie and Shadow safe amid California wildfires? What to know

Bald eagles Jackie and Shadow are safe from the Line Fire, with their nesting area not currently threatened despite ongoing wildfires nearby. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
10 hours ago
Los Angeles

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Sep. 19

A new wildfire has ignited in Los Angeles County, with its cause yet to be determined. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
18 hours ago
Los Angeles

Breaking: Six Fire reported in Placer County on Sep. 18

A new wildfire named Six has begun burning in Placer County, California. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 days ago
Los Angeles

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Sep. 17

A new wildfire ignited in Los Angeles County, cause remains uncertain. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 days ago
Los Angeles

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Sep. 17

A wildfire in Los Angeles County has ignited but its cause is currently unknown. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
5 days ago
California

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on Sep. 14

A wildfire was reported in Merced County, California, at 5:15 a.m. today; the cause is under investigation. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 week ago
California

Are celebrity eagles Jackie and Shadow safe amid California wildfires? What to know

Bald eagles Jackie and Shadow are safe from the Line Fire, with their nesting area not currently threatened despite ongoing wildfires nearby. [ more ]
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Business Insider
1 day ago
OMG science

Satellite images show the difficult mission to save a stricken oil tanker in the Red Sea

The MV Sounion was successfully towed to safety after being attacked by Houthis, preventing an environmental disaster. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 days ago
Privacy professionals

Key flood defences in disrepair across England as wet autumn looms, data reveals

England's flood defences are deteriorating, putting millions of properties at increased risk, especially with forecasts of more extreme weather this autumn. [ more ]
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Austin Monitor
6 days ago
Austin

Council urges cutting PFAS from firefighting equipment - Austin Monitor

City Council mandates the elimination of PFAS from firefighting equipment to protect firefighters and the environment. [ more ]
Boston.com
1 month ago
OMG science

Healey signs law phasing out toxic PFAS in firefighters' gear

Massachusetts is phasing out PFAS in firefighters' protective gear to safeguard their health from toxic exposures. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
6 days ago
Austin

Council urges cutting PFAS from firefighting equipment - Austin Monitor

City Council mandates the elimination of PFAS from firefighting equipment to protect firefighters and the environment. [ more ]
Boston.com
1 month ago
OMG science

Healey signs law phasing out toxic PFAS in firefighters' gear

Massachusetts is phasing out PFAS in firefighters' protective gear to safeguard their health from toxic exposures. [ more ]
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Fast Company
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant begins decades-long toxic cleanup with this robot

The Fukushima Daiichi cleanup enters a critical phase as a robot retrieves melted fuel debris. [ more ]
High Country News
2 weeks ago
Media industry

Can we rely on public officials to keep us safe? - High Country News

Regulatory enforcement for environmental safety can vary based on political influences, risking community health. [ more ]
www.dw.com
4 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Uganda ponders lessons from deadly garbage landslide DW 08/21/2024

Uganda's massive garbage landslide led to at least 35 fatalities, igniting criticism over inadequate safety measures near Kiteezi landfill. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago
OMG science

Why is Switzerland offering cash prizes to retrieve munitions from lakes?

The Swiss military's past practice of dumping munitions into lakes is now facing scrutiny due to environmental concerns and the need for safe recovery. [ more ]
99% Invisible
1 month ago
OMG science

The Bottom of the Bowl - 99% Invisible

Climate change is forcing people to confront the changing risk landscape in places once considered safe. [ more ]
The Verge
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Do we know enough about the health risks of new semiconductor factories?

Biden administration faces pressure on health and safety risks of new chip factories amid calls for thorough environmental assessments and transparency. [ more ]
Business Insider
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Switzerland offers $60K cash prize for ideas to rid its iconic alpine lakes of military ammunition

Switzerland is incentivizing innovative solutions for the removal of historical ammunition dumped in its lakes, emphasizing safety and environmental preservation. [ more ]
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