California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months agoNewsom suspends landmark environmental laws to speed up wildfire prevention efforts
California declares a state of emergency, suspending key environmental laws to expedite wildfire protection measures.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month agoScottish wildfire forces evacuations as blaze spreads north from Galloway
Emergency services are currently engaged in tackling a significant wildfire in Galloway, Scotland, affecting nearby residents and the environment, particularly with a change in weather conditions.
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Arts
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
3 months agoOut of the ashes: how California is learning lessons from the past on controlling wildfires
The Fowler Museum's exhibition on Indigenous fire practices was ironically delayed by a wildfire, underscoring the need for integrating traditional ecological knowledge into recovery efforts.
fromHigh Country News
3 months agoTrump's funding cuts leave the nation vulnerable to catastrophic wildfire - High Country News
"Uncertainty is at an all-time high. Morale is at an all-time low," one federal wildland firefighter said. Multiple federal employees asked not to be named because of their fear of retribution from the White House.
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