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Greece, Turkey battle fierce fires as heatwave continues

Hundreds of firefighters battled a blaze on the outskirts of Athens on Friday as dozens of fires raged in Greece in what the prime minister dubbed a "critical situation," while neighbouring Turkey came under increasing pressure over its handling of w.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgAug 6th, 2021

Cooler weather helps, but Los Angeles fires still out of control

Cooler weather on Thursday aided firefighters battling out-of-control blazes around Los Angeles, but officials warned the fast-moving fires were unpredictable and could suddenly explode......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 12th, 2024

Millions in SE Asia battle floods, death toll passes 200

Millions of people across Southeast Asia struggled Thursday with flooded homes, power cuts and wrecked infrastructure after Typhoon Yagi swept through the region, as the death toll passed 200......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 12th, 2024

Q&A: Experts discuss ongoing atmospheric effects of San Bernardino fires on Southern California communities

Several Southern California communities, including Riverside, are being hit with smoke from the huge Line Fire in the San Bernardino Mountains, creating what the Environmental Protection Agency classifies as "very unhealthy" air quality......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 11th, 2024

Lessons from the biggest business tax cut in US history

Congress is spoiling for a tax battle in 2025. Key parts of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are set to expire. Most urgent to many voters are sunsetting provisions aimed at households, including the more generous Child Tax Credit. But renewing the law.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 11th, 2024

Q&A: Arctic capillaries—an eye-opening symptom in a swiftly changing landscape

As the pace of warming in the Arctic continues to surpass the global average, a complex and expansive network of capillary-like features is emerging across the landscape. These new and rapidly evolving features have the potential to accelerate change.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsSep 11th, 2024

Endangered species rebounds in California a century after being wiped out

All on its own, an endangered species is making a fierce comeback in California, newly published state wildlife data show......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 11th, 2024

NHTSA investigates mysterious fires in Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator

The Office of Defects Investigation is assessing the need for a recall that could affect more than 780,000 vehicles......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 10th, 2024

Netskope accelerates cloud networking and security operations

Netskope announced several new innovations in the Netskope One platform, including expanded digital experience management (DEM) features and benefits. Combining key network and security capabilities, Netskope One continues to revolutionize the effect.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 10th, 2024

Asbury not the only company to battle the FTC instead of settle, attorney says

Jean Noonan, a partner at the Hudson Cook law firm and a former Federal Trade Commission regulator, discusses settling FTC investigations versus fighting them as the car dealer Asbury Automotive Group has done......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 9th, 2024

Silver nanoparticles and a new sensing method can fight back against antibiotic-resistant biofilms

From safeguarding our food supply to preventing hospital infections, the battle against antibiotic-resistant bacteria is a growing challenge. Some bacteria can form biofilms, thick aggregates of millions of individual cells surrounded by protective m.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 9th, 2024

Diet change for more sustainable finfish aquaculture

As the cost of fish oil continues to rise, Australian aquaculture operators are looking for safe and more sustainable sources for healthy formulated feed in order to expand commercial production of the popular yellowtail kingfish......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 9th, 2024

Harnessing the power of AI for climate change impact assessment

As climate change continues to intensify, the world is seeing an increase in the number and intensity of climate- and weather-related disasters. The UN member states need to develop urgent mitigation and adaptation actions based on reliable climate c.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

My iPhone 15 has an overheating problem, but Apple has a fix with the iPhone 16

The iPhone 15 Pro had (has?) a known overheating issue. Apple reportedly solved the problem shortly after launch via a software update. But I own and use the iPhone 15 Pro, and overheating continues to be a problem for me. Maybe it’s now a more “.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

Scientists create guidance to help emergency managers prepare for weather hazards of the future

Climate change is fueling more severe storms and floods, droughts and fires, and communities around the world are grappling with how to prepare. Emergency managers regularly meet to examine possible disasters and discuss preparations and responses fo.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

Volvo’s updated XC90 continues to make the case for plug-in hybrid SUVs

Small updates aim to remind customers about the Volvo XC90 SUV's efficient plug-in hybrid powertrain......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 4th, 2024

Research explores whether "everything as a service" will live up to its great expectations

It's no secret that the composition of the American economy is changing. As the manufacturing sector continues to decline, the balance is slowly tipping even further away from goods and towards services. In line with this larger trend, many firms hav.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 3rd, 2024

Starlink tells Brazil it won’t block X until government unfreezes its assets

More than one Musk company involved in battle with powerful Brazilian judge. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SOPA Images) Elon Musk's Starlink broadband service said it would defy an order to block Musk's X platform in B.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 3rd, 2024

Sunken village emerges as Greek drought bites

Record-breaking temperatures and prolonged drought in Greece have exposed a sunken village in Athens' main reservoir for the first time in 30 years......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 3rd, 2024

Farmer suicides may rise with climate change. Is Australia prepared?

Droughts, fires, and floods can have devastating consequences for farmers' mental health......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 2nd, 2024

Worried about your trees after the windstorms? Here are seven signs you might be at risk

Winter has ended dramatically across Australia's southern states, as fierce winds and storms usher in spring......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 2nd, 2024