Desperate Greeks flee as fires ravage Evia island
Hundreds of Greek islanders packed up their belongings and fled their homes on the Greek island of Evia on Sunday as wildfires continued to rage after a record heatwave......»»
Greek summer wildfires will burn over 150,000 hectares: PM
Devastating wildfires in Greece will ravage more than 150,000 hectares (370,600 acres) by the end of the summer, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis estimated Thursday, blaming the climate crisis for the disaster......»»
Threads foundation building continues with keyword search launching on two islands
After racing to ship a minimum viable product over the summer, Meta continues to crank out basic features for Threads. The latest Threads innovation is keyword search, although it’s only available on a couple island nations for now. more….....»»
New images use AI to provide more detail on Maui fires
Michigan State University researchers have produced new detailed maps of the devastating fires in Maui, which can be used to help work out where and when the fires occurred to guide where postfire remediation activities should be prioritized and to a.....»»
Native American knowledge, and now AI, can teach us to build wildfire resilience
For centuries, Native American tribes used cultural and controlled burns to nurture healthy ecosystems. These deliberate, low-intensity fires helped maintain ecological balance in the region by reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfires, promoting b.....»»
Indigenous rangers are burning the desert the right way—to stop the wrong kind of intense fires from raging
Even though it's still winter, the fire season has already started in Australia's arid center. About half of the Tjoritja West MacDonnell National Park west of Alice Springs has burnt this year......»»
New study finds extensive microplastics in Narragansett Bay
Two University of Rhode Island researchers estimate that the top 5 centimeters (2 inches) of the floor of Narragansett Bay now contain more than 1,000 tons of microplastics, and that buildup has occurred in just the last 10 to 20 years......»»
Lessons from Maui wildfires: Build channels of communication before firewalls
The deadly wildfires that consumed the town of Lahaina on the island of Maui have shocked and horrified people around the world, and raised questions about how they could happen in a state known for its lush beauty......»»
Can AC protect against wildfire smoke?
As climate change increases the severity and frequency of wildfires in North America, experts say many Americans are at risk of experiencing one in their lifetime. But even more may be affected by the unhealthy air quality from the smoke the fires pr.....»»
Shutting off power to reduce wildfire risk on windy days isn"t a simple decision, expert says
Maui County is suing Hawaiian Electric, claiming the utility was negligent for not shutting off power as strong winds hit the island in the hours before the city of Lahaina burned. While the cause of the devastating Aug. 8, 2023, wildfire is still un.....»»
Welcome to the Republic of Cows
When habitat loss is one of the biggest issues facing wild animals, why has Alaska given an uninhabited, remote island to feral cattle?.....»»
Wildfires continue to rage in Greece, as seen by satellite
A month after fires ravaged the island of Rhodes in July 2023, more fires have ripped through Greece this week as southern Europe swelters under a late summer heat wave. This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image shows the ongoing blaze near Alexandroupoli in.....»»
Greek fires rage unabated for a week
Greek firefighters struggled on Friday to contain scores of blazes stretching nationwide—the largest fires in the European Union this year......»»
Deals: iPad Air 5 from $500, iPhone 14 Pro Max $199 off, M2 Mac Studio, more
Apple’s latest iPad Air 5 is falling to the best price of the year from $500 in Wednesday’s best deals. That’s joined by iPhone 14 Pro Max and its Dynamic Island on sale at $199 off. Not to mention, up to $440 in savings on Apple’s new M2 Max.....»»
Doctoral thesis: The land use of West Estonian lowlands in Late Stone Age turned out to be seasonal
At the end of the Middle Stone Age and during the Late Stone Age, settlements in the West Estonian lowlands were more seasonal than in the neighboring areas of the island of Saaremaa and the Pärnu Bay catchment area, indicates the study conducted by.....»»
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon review: FromSoftware’s latest could use a tune-up
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon is thrilling at times, but FromSoftware's mecha series could still use a tune-up......»»
At least 1,100 missing after Hawaii fires
At least 1,100 people are still missing two weeks after deadly wildfires ravaged the Hawaiian island of Maui, authorities said Tuesday, with the FBI seeking family members' help in identifying the remains of the dead......»»
Forest Service, Seattle Fire Department report "significant increase" in human-caused fires
A "significant increase" in wildfires has been caused by humans in National Forest lands in Oregon and Washington this year, according to the U.S. Forest Service......»»
From larvae to livelihoods: Restoring coral reefs in the Maldives
The island nation of the Maldives in the Indian Ocean is made up of more than 1,000 small coral islands with white sandy beaches and colorful reefs teeming with marine life......»»
The World Is Going Blind. Taiwan Offers a Warning, and a Cure
So many people are nearsighted on the island nation that they have already glimpsed what could be coming for the rest of us......»»
The World is Going Blind. Taiwan Offers a Warning, and a Cure
So many people are nearsighted on the island nation that they have already glimpsed what could be coming for the rest of us......»»