The likelihood of hot, dry weather that helps wildfires spread has increased sharply in Europe in recent decades, according to a new report. The post appeared first on .
Earth’s Warming Primed France and Spain to Burn, Scientists Find Read More »
Ten U.S. states have legalized systems that can be plugged into standard wall outlets. The technology typically does not require permits or electricians. The post appeared first on .
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A warming planet and a shift away from farming have set the stage for larger fires on the continent. “We must learn to coexist with them,” one report said. The post appeared first on .
European Wildfires Amplified by Emptying Countryside and Fewer Farms Read More »
In the latest example, the Energy Department will convert a shuttered Cold War-era uranium enrichment facility into a data center campus and gas plants. The post appeared first on .
Trump Administration Is Repurposing Federal Land for A.I. Data Centers Read More »
The state is a major importer of fracking wastewater, which gets pumped underground but doesn’t always stay there. The city of Marietta is fighting back. The post appeared first on .
In Ohio, Toxic Wastewater Is Bubbling Up Out of the Ground Read More »
The continent is experiencing some of its biggest fires and highest temperatures ever. Residents are fleeing, leaders are struggling to respond and “it will get worse,” one climate expert said. The post appeared first on .
Summer of Heat, Fires and Storms Is a Reckoning for Europe on Climate Read More »
The money will go to an agency responsible for addressing the effects of climate change in the city, including the operation of flood gates. The post appeared first on .
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A powerful wildfire in France generated its own thunderstorm, creating new fires. This rare pyrocumulonimbus phenomenon produced violent winds that drove the flames unpredictably. The blaze near Saumos burned over 420 square kilometers and forced many evacuations. This event marks the first recorded instance of such a storm in France. Scientists are studying these extreme
French wildfire created a monster cloud, unleashing lightning that ignited more fires Read More »
A river restoration project in Somerset, UK, has shown major benefits within a year of completion. By reconnecting the River Aller with its floodplain, researchers found reduced flood peaks, cleaner water, higher groundwater levels and a sharp rise in wetland habitat. The restored landscape has also attracted more wildlife, including fish, birds and water voles.
