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Extreme weather is ramping up toxic nitrate pollution in groundwater: Study
Climate-driven extreme weather conditions, such as droughts and intense precipitation, may be accelerating the pace at which toxic nitrates are polluting groundwater, a recent study has found. ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
How do we know that the climate crisis is to blame for extreme weather?
Scientific techniques known as climate attribution can help us discern whether the rise in severe weather events is due to global heating. Climate crisis to blame for dozens of ‘impossible’ ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
UK braces for ‘disruptive snow’ as weather warnings cover swaths of country
Up to 20cm could hit worst-affected areas this week in Britain’s ‘first taste of winter’ this season. Weather forecasters have warned the UK to be prepared for “disruptive snow” and plummeting ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Weather tracker: Deadly bomb cyclone batters north-west US
Low-pressure system brings deaths and power outages to region, while an Arctic blast sweeps swaths of Europe. Large parts of the US have been battered by severe weather this week, as low pressure ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
People on breathing machines struggle without power after weather disasters
Extreme weather is making power outages longer and more frequent across the U.S. People with health conditions who depend on medical devices powered by electricity are particularly vulnerableHealth - ABC News - 2 hours ago -
Hundreds of homes evacuated near Colorado wildfire, official says
More than 700 homes have been evacuated near the town of Divide, Colorado, as a wildfire burns nearby, local law enforcement said Monday.Top stories - ABC News - October 29 -
Some wildfire suppressants may be unleashing heavy metals into the environment: Study
The widespread use of certain chemical or synthetic fire suppressants may be leading to heavy metal contamination in wildfire-prone areas, a new study has found. Wildland firefighters often ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
California wildfire fueled by high winds grows to 10,000 acres and forces evacuations
Injuries were reported and homes were destroyed in a Southern California wildfire that began Wednesday and, fueled by high winds, rapidly grew to over 10,000 acres, officials said.Top stories - NBC News - November 7 -
WATCH: Firefighter saves American flag from California wildfire
Firefighters in Ventura County, California, are battling a fast-moving wildfire that has consumed more than 10,000 acres since it began early Wednesday.Top stories - ABC News - November 7 -
Californians forced to flee as ferocious wildfires destroy homes and buildings
Mountain fire scorches thousands of acres north-west of Los Angeles as officials demand more help for fire crews. Fast-moving fires erupted across California on Wednesday as the state was lashed ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Watch: Fast-moving California wildfire burns out of control
Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes in Ventura County, near Los Angeles.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Fast-moving wildfire burns more than 14,000 acres in California
Thousands of people have been evacuated as firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire north of Los Angeles. The wildfire has burned over 14,000 acres and dozens of homes.Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
California wildfire fueled by Santa Ana winds forces evacuations
A massive fast-moving wildfire, fueled by Santa Ana winds, is tearing through communities across Southern California, destroying homes and trapping some residents, forcing thousands more to ...Top stories - NBC News - November 7 -
Mountain Fire in Ventura County Destroys Homes and Forces Thousands to Evacuate
The fast-moving Mountain fire forced thousands to evacuate and destroyed neighborhoods in the hilly communities of Ventura County. “We figured we were trapped,” one resident said.Top stories - The New York Times - November 8 -
Governor declares state of emergency due to wildfire in Southern California
A wildfire between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara has burned over 20,000 acres, damaging or destroying around 200 homes. California's governor has declared a state of emergency as thousands of ...Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
Eye Opener: Firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire near Los Angeles
Firefighters battle fast-moving wildfire near Los Angeles that's destroyed dozens of homes and forced thousands of people to evacuate. Also, President-elect Trump makes his first cabinet pick while ...Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
Wildfires Spread Across New Jersey and Connecticut: ‘No End in Sight’
Firefighters in the two states have battled hundreds of blazes during an unseasonably dry fall.Top stories - The New York Times - November 9 -
How summer wildfires tore through Canada's Jasper National Park
This summer, wildfires tore through Canada's Jasper National Park, forcing thousands to evacuate and burning hundreds of homes. Experts even speculate that a fire tornado, formed by the perfect mix ...Top stories - CBS News - November 9 -
Man charged with arson after NJ wildfire sparked by shotgun round: Authorities
A New Jersey man has been charged with arson in connection with a wildfire that spread to 350 acres that authorities said was sparked by an incendiary shotgun round.Top stories - ABC News - November 9 -
New York State Parks Worker Dies Fighting Wildfire in Orange County, N.Y.
The blaze in Orange County, N.Y., was the latest in a series of wildfires to plague the region.Top stories - The New York Times - November 10 -
WATCH: Timelapse shows NJ wildfire smoke drifting to NYC
Timelapse footage captured wildfire smoke drifting across the Hudson River from New Jersey toward New York City on Friday.Top stories - ABC News - November 10 -
New York state parks employee dies while battling wildfires
Dariel Vasquez died when tree fell on him as he battled major brush fire along the New York-New Jersey border. A New York parks employee died battling one of a number of wildfires in New Jersey and ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
As Wildfire Burns in New Jersey and New York, Rain Offers Little Relief
The fire, the latest of several in the region over the weekend, had caused one death and was not contained as of Sunday afternoon, officials said.Top stories - The New York Times - November 10 -
18-year-old dies while helping fight New Jersey wildfire
Officials in New Jersey say an 18-year-old parks employee has died while helping crews battle brush fires that have been fueled by prolonged dry conditions. Firefighters hope overnight rainfall ...Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
Wildfires erupt on East Coast amid record-setting drought
The Jennings Creek Fire in New Jersey has burned 3,000 acres and threatened dozens of buildings. It is fueled by a record-setting drought in the region that has caused more than 530 wildfires since ...Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
Wildfire Grows in New Jersey and New York, Despite Modest Rainfall
The Jennings Creek fire is currently burning across 3,500 acres, officials said, and is expected to grow to over 5,000 acres.Top stories - The New York Times - November 12 -
Deadly New York-New Jersey wildfire about 50% contained
Drought conditions in the New York area are still fueling the Jennings Creek Fire along the New York-New Jersey state line. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson has the latest from Hewitt, New Jersey.Top stories - CBS News - November 14