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These electronic ‘noses’ can sniff out wildfires and alert fire authorities using AI
The sensors can detect the gases emitted during the earliest, phase of a fire, allowing a more efficient and faster intervention.
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Firefighter, 19, killed while battling wildfire near Revelstoke, B.C.
A 19-year-old firefighter was killed by a falling tree while her crew was battling a wildfire near Revelstoke in B.C.'s central interior. She is being remembered as a kind, selfless woman committed to protecting the province and those...
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How to speak to kids about smoke and wildfires
Kids are grappling with the impact of wildfires and asking parents and educators a lot of tough questions. Experts and parents weigh in on how those conversations are going and how to handle them.
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Masking up (again) and other ways to protect yourself from smoky air
With wildfire smoke enveloping major parts of Ontario and Quebec, we look at some ways you can protect yourself — including masking up. Plus, a Q&A from viewers with respirologist Dr. Samir Gupta.
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Alberta wildfires have eased but thousands remain evacuated
Wildfire evacuees from the Dene Tha' First Nation in Alberta are moving into some 400 trailers for temporary shelter — the fifth time in six years they have been evacuated due to fires or floods. Thousands still can't return home and...
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Temporary camp set up to house Alberta wildfire evacuees
The Dene Tha' First Nation in Alberta is setting up a temporary camp to house 400 wildfire evacuees. It's the fifth time residents in the community have been forced out by fire or floods in six years.
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Out-of-control Wildfires Cause Evacuations in Western Canada
In this photo provided by the Government of Alberta Fire Service, a wildfire burns a section of forest in the Grande Prairie district of Alberta, Canada, Saturday, May 6, 2023. (Government of Alberta Fire Service/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Wildfire damages cost €2 billion last year, says EU Commissioner
Janez Lenarčič, the European Commissioner for Crisis Management, called for increased financing in wildfire prevention this week arguing "€1 invested in wildfire prevention saves €2 in damage".
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Easter Island fire causes "irreparable" damage to sacred moai statues
A fire on Easter Island has damaged many of its sacred moai statues, with some of the charring said to be "irreparable".
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Greece wildfires: EU sends hundreds of firefighters to help
Emergency crews from across the EU are in Greece to help fight wildfires.
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Fewer wildfires in Canada this summer compared to last year
Though wildfire activity in Canada is much lower than this time last summer, one expert warns a spike in temperatures in the coming weeks could quickly spark new problems. Thus far, the North is dealing with the worst of this year’s...
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France wildfire: One dead as the fight to control a blaze near Saint-Tropez goes on
Hundreds of firefighters have been deployed to tackle the blaze which has now burnt through 5,000 hectares.
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France wildfire: Two dead as the fight to control a blaze near Saint-Tropez goes on
Hundreds of firefighters have been deployed to tackle the blaze which has now burnt through 5,000 hectares.
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Drought in Mexico reaches critical levels as lakes dry up
Mexico is experiencing its worst drought in decades. Al Jazeera take a look out how people are coping with the third year of the dry spell.
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Forest fires, logging create big crisis in Australia
Leaders are now under pressure to come up with fresh policies to protect biodiversity.
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Kathmandu: AQI 'hazardous', climbs over 300
Air pollution levels in Nepal continue to remain unhealthy throughout the week. The Ministry of Health and Population has urged people to take precautions. A recent statement from the health ministry highlighted that Nepal has been...
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Why Nova Scotia should be extra cautious this wildfire season
Most of the province is dealing with very dry conditions. Watch Amy Smith's interview with Scott Tingley, the manager of forest protection with Nova Scotia's Department of Natural Resources, on how the province is preparing.
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Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine's burning forests contribute 55 million tonnes of CO2 in 2024
The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has led to a significant increase in emissions, as large areas of Ukraine's forests are destroyed. The destruction not only worsens the environmental crisis but also exacerbates climate change concerns....
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Indigenous communities need ‘direct’ access to global climate funds, advocate says
A report earlier this year said that Indigenous communities are 18 times more likely to be evacuated due to climate emergencies. Eriel Deranger, executive director of Indigenous Climate Action, says Indigenous communities in Canada...
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Portugal battles with fires: 62,000 hectares burned and seven lives lost
Hot weather has pushed over 50 municipalities across nine mainland districts in Portugal to maximum fire risk, complicating containment efforts and resulting in seven deaths since the weekend.
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Wildfires Cause Canadian Miners to Suspend Operations
Several mining companies have temporarily halted operations and exploration activities in eastern Canada as unprecedented wildfires rage. Mathieu Dion reports on BNN Bloomberg.
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Canada's Single-Use Plastic Ban Could Create Jobs, Environment Minister Says
Jun.10 -- Canadian Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna discusses the Canadian government's plan to ban single-use plastics like straws and plates with Bloomberg's Amanda Lang.
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PG&E Agrees To $11 Billion Settlement Over California Wildfires
PG&E says that amount would cover about 85% of the claims insurance companies paid out to individuals and businesses.
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Clean Energy ETFs Drastically Outperform
Aug.26 -- Ama Seery, sustainability analyst at Janus Henderson Investors, discusses the appetite for renewable energy, the future of energy policy and climate change. She speaks on “Bloomberg Markets: European Open.”