Why fire hydrants and water supply failed during Los Angeles wildfires
California’s Los Angeles continues to grapple with the wildfires that broke out on January 7. The wildfires, which have killed ...
Tag: Drought
Is climate change to blame for the California wildfires?
The “Pyrocene” is upon us. At least, that is the theory which was first introduced by fire historian Stephen Pyne ...
In the dark: How rolling blackouts have transformed life in Ecuador
As Ecuador’s historic drought continues, power cuts may persist until April, said Jorge Luis Hidalgo, an energy consultant. For decades, ...
Saudi-hosted UN talks fail to produce deal to tackle global drought
A future global drought regime is now planned to be completed at COP17 in Mongolia in 2026.The 12-day meeting of ...
Ecuador declares 60-day state of emergency to help battle wildfires
State of emergency to allow government to send more money, people to help bring blazes under control, minister says.Ecuador has ...
California wildfire destroys 132 buildings as raging winds spread the flames across 32 square miles
A Southern California wildfire has destroyed 132 structures, mostly homes, in less than two days, fire officials said Thursday as raging ...
New York City declares drought watch, calls for water conservation
New York’s mayor urged residents to take shorter showers, fix dripping faucets and otherwise conserve water, issuing a drought watch ...
Heat-related deaths and diseases rising due to climate change, experts warn
Climate change is raising temperatures to dangerous levels, causing more deaths and the spread of infectious diseases, while worsening drought ...
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