Greek Coast Guard vessels were dispatched to rescue visitors and residents on the large island, a leading tourist destination,
Tag: Wildfires
How to Fight Canada’s Wildfires in the Era of Climate Change
Canada’s record-breaking wildfire season shows the need to shift from suppressing fires to preventing them as fires become more difficult to combat.
Here’s Where Global Heat Records Stand So Far in July
Average temperatures for the entire globe have been at their highest on record, scientists said.
Extreme Heat Grips 3 Continents as Climate Change Warms Earth
Across North America, Europe and Asia, hundreds of millions of people endured blistering conditions. The U.S. special envoy for climate change called it “a threat to all of humankind.”
Wildfires Force Residents to Flee Greek Seaside Villages
Thousands of acres have burned, leaving residents and firefighters scrambling.
Wildfire in Canary Islands Forces Thousands to Evacuate
The blaze on the island of La Palma has driven some 4,000 residents from their homes and burned about 10,000 acres. Wildfires also broke out in Greece.
As Climate Shocks Multiply, Designers Seek Holy Grail: Disaster-Proof Homes
The homebuilding industry has been slow to adopt changes that can better protect against extreme weather. Some architects are showing what’s possible.
Climate Disasters Daily? Welcome to the ‘New Normal.’
Around the United States, dangerous floods, heat and storms are happening more frequently.
July 4 Fireworks Can Add to Air Quality and Wildfire Concerns
As concerns over wildfires and air quality mount, drones and laser shows offer an alternative to fireworks on July 4 and other holidays.
Canada Offers Lesson in the Economic Toll of Climate Change
Wildfires are hurting many industries and could strain households across Canada, one of many countries reckoning with the impact of extreme weather.