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Last updated at 4:22 AM on July 9, 2025 (Pacific Standard Time)

How Americans think the government should respond to natural disasters, according to recent polls

"...That trust could now be undermined, as officials face scrutiny over flood preparations and the timing of alerts and evacuations. Although meteorologists warn that human-caused climate change can make bad storms worse, it's unclear if overall views of climate change and the government's role in combating it will be altered..."

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Dozens of earthquakes and aftershocks cause two deaths in Guatemala

"...The tremors were felt as far away as El Salvador and resulted in the evacuation of buildings, landslides, and minor property damage, authorities said..."

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Irizar to provide 14 electric buses to London Gatwick Airport with ultra-fast charging capability

"...Irizar e-mobility announces it has signed a contract with London Gatwick Airport to supply 100% electric buses, the first ever operated at the terminal. The new 14 vehicles, all 18 metres long, will connect passengers from the long stay car parks to the airport. In this way, Irizar e-mobility is expanding their electromobility solutions in […]..."

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Burning of fossil fuels caused 1,500 deaths in recent European heat wave, study estimates

"...Past rapid attribution studies have not gone beyond evaluating climate change's role in meteorological effects such as extra heat, flooding or drought. This study goes a step further in directly connecting coal, oil and natural gas use to people dying..."

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BC Wildfire Service helps Abbotsford Fire crews fight blaze

"...A large structure fire broke out in Abbotsford Tuesday afternoon, forcing the closure of local roads and requiring the help of the provincial wildfire service..."

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House swept away as flash flooding hits mountain village in New Mexico

"...Officials urged residents to seek higher ground in the afternoon as the waters of the Rio Ruidoso rose nearly 19 feet (2. 7 meters) in a matter of minutes amid heavy rainfall. The National Weather Service issued flood warnings in the area, which was stripped of nearby vegetation by recent wildfires..."

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Newfoundland group alleges plastic waste and derelict equipment dumping by fish farms

"...On the south coast of Newfoundland near Gaultois is a small cove known as The Locker. The region is sparsely populated the number of residents in Gaultois has gone down by 80 per cent since the 1990s, following the cod moratorium and ensuing closure of its fish plant. But when the human population plummeted, something else took its place: Atlantic salmon raised in fish farms off the coast..."

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B.C. Wildfire Service expecting more fires with forecasted thunderstorms: minister

"...The B. C. Wildfire Service says the province is facing fewer active wildfires this year compared with last season at this time, but a forecast of thunderstorms and lighting will “certainly” cause more blazes..."

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Partial skeletal remains found in river near Dauphin CityNews Winnipeg

"...Monday evening, Mounties from Dauphin responded to a report that partial remains had been found by a swimmer in shallow river water..."

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Change in weather brings mixed blessings for B.C. wildfire fighters

"...With the change in the weather, the BC Wildfire Service warns that the stronger winds coming with the change could cause wildfire behaviour to become more extreme..."

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Podcasts

Recent episodes relevant to the latest news and opinion.

Tzeporah Berman on the Fossil Fuel Treaty

Duration: 29:00

"...The environmental movement has made something clear: For the health of the planet, humans need to stop using so much fossil fuel..."

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343 Jess Areso Salinas - Building towers to trigger rain, to help nature sweat and cool

Duration: 1:44:08

"...A conversation with Jess Areso Salinas, retired from work as patent examiner at the European Patent Office and now active with his project to fight climate change combining water, katabatic tower and mosture..."

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RealAg Radio: Fall compaction, profitability concerns, and hybrid varieties, Oct 28, 2024

Duration: 53:46

"...Thanks for tuning in to this agronomic Monday on RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by RealAgricultures in-house agronomist, Peter Wheat Pete Johnson, to discuss a number of topics including: Profitability concerns; Fall compaction in flooded rice; and Choosing hybrid varieties..."

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Guarding the harvest: Tips for on-farm fire safety and prevention

Duration: 9:58

"...With a spring fire season that has fired up early and hot in Western Canada, there is no time like today to start working on a fire prevention plan..."

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Academic Research

Recent peer-reviewed papers relevant to the latest news and opinion.

Health impact analysis of PM2.5 from wildfire smoke in Canada (2013–2015, 2017–2018)

"...Smoke from wildfires contains many air pollutants of concern and epidemiological studies have identified associations between exposure to wildfire smoke PM2..."

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Air Pollution Interactions with Weather and Climate Extremes: Current Knowledge, Gaps, and Future Directions

"...This review paper provides a concise synthesis of recent scientific advances, current knowledge gaps, and future directions on air pollution interactions with weather and climate extremes, such as extreme precipitation, floods, droughts, wildfires, and heat waves..."

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Bark attributes determine variation in fire resistance in resprouting tree species

"...Predicting the impact of wildfires on ecosystem services and habitat values requires quantifying rates of post-fire tree mortality and topkill..."

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Beyond trees: Mapping total aboveground biomass density in the Brazilian savanna using high-density UAV-lidar data

"...However, their ability to store and sequester carbon is uncertain due to combined and intermingling effects of anthropogenic activities and climate change, which impact wildfire regimes and vegetation dynamics..."

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Responses of Boreal Forest Ecosystems and Permafrost to Climate Change and Disturbances: A Modeling Perspective

"...This carbon storage is vulnerable due to permafrost degradation and wildfire disturbances under ongoing and projected climate change..."

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The Environment and Headache: a Narrative Review

"...Air pollution was the most frequently assessed environmental risk factor..."

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Roxborough Park Community Wildfire Evacuation Drill: Data Collection and Model Benchmarking

"...The dataset is released in open access and is deemed to be useful for future wildfire evacuation modelling calibration and validation efforts..."

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"...To show the real-life applicability of our proposed architecture, it is introduced in a realistic setting such as wildfire monitoring, including a conceptual overview of how the proposed architecture could be implemented in this domain..."

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Inaction on Climate Change Projected to Reduce European Life Expectancy

"...In this paper, we convert excess mortality estimates due to increases in extreme weather from climate change (heat waves, cold waves, droughts, wildfires, river and coastal floods, and windstorms) into potential reductions in life expectancy at birth in thirty-one European countries..."

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Wildfire burn scar encapsulation

"...Due to drastic alterations of soil properties and to the land surfaces by these fires, risks of flash floods, debris flows, and severe erosion increases for these areas, which can have catastrophic consequences for biota, people and property..."

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Evidence of widespread wildfires in coal seams from the Middle Jurassic of Northwest China and its impact on paleoclimate

"...Today wildfire is an important disturbance in many continental ecosystems, and it is assumed that with ongoing climate changes the frequencies and impacts of wildfires will increase in many regions..."

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Review of Infrastructure Resiliency Policy for Natural Disasters

"...A clear focus has been placed on earthquakes and flooding while wildfires and drought have been neglected..."

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How Bad Are Bananas?

The Carbon Footprint of Everything

"...A smart, practical, and accessible guide to measuring (and reducing) our carbon footprint, from internationally recognized expert, Mike Berners-Lee..."

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Climate Change and Society

Sociological Perspectives

"...An improved understanding of the complex relationship between climate change and society is essential for modifying ecologically harmful human behaviors and institutional practices, creating just and effective environmental policies, and developing a more sustainable future..."

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The Climate Challenge

101 Solutions to Global Warming

"...Each solution describes steps that are already being used in homes, schools, businesses, cities, and governments around the world-with full scientific references to help the reader dig deeper and push farther..."

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Resetting Our Future

What If Solving the Climate Crisis Is Simple?

"...An inspiring and practical narrative that will leave readers feeling uplifted and empowered to create a future they are eager to embrace..."

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Certification Reviewer II, Energy/HVAC

"...Reporting to the Director, Certification Services, the Certification Reviewer II, Energy HVAC is a member of a technical team that conducts reviews for the LEED Rating Systems, Zero Carbon Building Standards and IREE certification, ensuring quality, consistency..."

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Well Servicing Crews (EWS)

"...is one of the worlds top land-based drilling and well servicing contractors, currently operating in Canada, the United States, Australia, and internationally..."

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Mechanical Engineering - Project Engineer

"...The systems designed by the MCW Group of Companies are built to deliver energy effectively in the form of lighting, heating, and cooling, as well as information in the form of voice and data..."

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Experienced Civil3D Design Technician, Water Wastewater

"...Wastewater team in Vancouver as an Intermediate to Senior Civil Design CAD Technician and support the team in the design and delivery of water, wastewater, and conveyance projects..."

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