In 2020, 30% of the Pantanal was burned to cinders by wildfires
In 2020, the Pantanal, the largest tropical freshwater wetland in the world and a biodiversity hotspot, was swept by high-intensity fires that destroyed native vegetation in an area totaling 44,998 square kilometers, or about 30% of the Brazilian por.....»»
Zimbabwe"s climate action plan: A win for the environment, health and energy
The dumping of billions of tons of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere yearly is already having a devastating impact around the world. This includes widespread flooding and droughts, raging wildfires, heat waves and record t.....»»
Labor Day deals: MacBook Air $582, Eve Weather Station $57, Samsung M8 monitor $339, more
Today's hottest deals include 51% off a Samsung 32" 4K Smart monitor & streaming TV, a Magic Mouse 2 for $59, a 2021 iPad Pro 3 for $605, 49% off a Microsoft Surface Book 3, $300 off an Acer Swift Edge 16" OLED laptop, and more.Get a 2020 MacBook Air.....»»
Helping or hindering? US scientists debate how to save giant sequoias
When ferocious wildfires tore through California's prized giant sequoia forests, they killed towering trees that have lived there for thousands of years—and perhaps changed the nature of the groves forever......»»
4.6-billion-year-old meteorite increases our understanding of the early solar system
An analysis of the approximately 4.6-billion-year-old meteorite Erg Chech 002, discovered in 2020 in the Erg Chech region of the Sahara Desert in Algeria, is presented in Nature Communications......»»
Ford to spend $270 million to fix rearview camera defect
A new recall affects another 169,000 vehicles in the U.S., including the 2020-23 Lincoln Aviator and 2021 Ford Bronco......»»
Burying Power Lines Prevents Wildfires. But There’s a Cost
Investigators are eying the Lahaina wildfire as yet another deadly blaze started by electrical equipment. Putting lines underground would help—at a steep cost......»»
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North America"s summer of wildfire smoke highlights an emerging air quality trend
Canada's seemingly endless wildfires in 2023 introduced millions of people across North America to the health hazards of wildfire smoke. While Western states have contended with smoky fire seasons for years, the air quality alerts across the U.S. Mid.....»»
Ram"s 702-hp 1500 TRX being discontinued after Final Edition limited run
The TRX pickup, which has the same supercharged V-8 engine from Dodge's Hellcat muscle cars, was introduced in 2020......»»
Migrant workers facing the dangers of wildfires need support, say researchers
Wildfires continue to burn across Canada, destroying hundreds of structures and displacing thousands of people. However, while many have been able to evacuate and receive help, migrant workers have been coping with the effects of the fires with relat.....»»
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......»»
Trojanized Signal, Telegram apps found on Google Play, Samsung Galaxy Store
ESET researchers have identified two active campaigns targeting Android users, where the threat actors behind the tools for Telegram and Signal are attributed to the China-aligned APT group GREF. Most likely active since July 2020 and since July 2022.....»»
Dodge muscle cars, 4 Kia models among most stolen vehicles
The Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat muscle car is more than 60 times as likely to be stolen as the average vehicle in the 2020-22 model years, topping all other vehicles in a new study......»»
Dodge muscle cars, four Kia models among most stolen vehicles
The Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat muscle car is more than 60 times as likely to be stolen as the average vehicle in the 2020-22 model years, topping all other vehicles in a new study......»»
Climate change boosts risk of extreme wildfires 25%: study
Climate change has sharply boosted the risk of fast-spreading wildfires, according to a Californian study published Wednesday that offers lessons for prevention after recent disasters in Canada, Greece and Hawaii......»»
Researcher: Workers like it when their employers talk about diversity and inclusion
Many companies have made commitments toward diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in recent years, particularly since the murder of George Floyd sparked weeks of racial justice riots in 2020......»»
Sahara space rock 4.5 billion years old upends assumptions about the early solar system
In May 2020, some unusual rocks containing distinctive greenish crystals were found in the Erg Chech sand sea, a dune-filled region of the Sahara Desert in southern Algeria......»»
Apple ends AR Easter egg tradition with iPhone 15 event announcement
In September 2020, Apple started a tradition of including an AR Easter egg in the announcement of its major events. Now after unveiling its Vision Pro headset at WWDC this year, the “Wonderlust” announcement is the first iPhone event in years to.....»»
To tackle wildfires, researchers in Europe team up with frontline forces
The EU is seeking to limit growing threats from blazes through the use of satellites, artificial intelligence and unmanned aerial vehicles......»»
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.....»»