9 Dead in CA Wildfire Copter Crash
Nine people are presumed dead in the crash of a helicopter fighting wildfire in Northern California.
Source: AP, 08/06/2008
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‘A Miracle’: Gran Abuelo In Chile Could Be World’s Oldest Living Tree
"100ft alerce has estimated age of 5,484, more than 600 years older than Methuselah in California".
Source: Guardian, 09/27/2022
Toolbox on Nature-Based Solutions and Native/Indigenous Perspectives
As concerns over global warming, the endangerment of plant and animal species, and water rights escalate, many environmentalists are turning to Indigenous people for guidance. As part of a Society of Environmental Journalists special initiative focused on covering climate solutions, we take a closer look at nature-based solutions and Indigenous people with reporter Brian Bull. Check out a resource toolbox and stay tuned for a reporting tipsheet in coming weeks. Plus, be sure to register for a Sept. 28 webinar on covering Indigenous communities and nature-based climate solutions.
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"Wildfire Smoke Is Erasing Progress on Clean Air"
"Smoke from wildfires has worsened over the past decade, potentially reversing decades of improvements in Western air quality made under the Clean Air Act, according to research published Thursday from Stanford University."
Source: NYTimes, 09/23/2022
"This Map Can Tell You When Fall Foliage Is Peaking In 2022"
"Fall's dazzling colors will soon transform woods and forests around the U.S., delighting spectators — if they can figure out when to see the fall foliage at the peak of their transformation."
Source: NPR, 09/20/2022
"At Old Coal Mines, the American Chestnut Tries for a Comeback"
"Across Appalachia, scientists and foresters are trying to reintroduce a hybrid version, helping to revive damaged land while also bringing back a beloved tree."
Source: NYTimes, 09/16/2022
"Dozens Of Buildings Burn As Gusty Winds Fan California Wildfire"
"Dozens of buildings burned and a major interstate was closed as gusty winds fanned a large wildfire in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains and ignited another blaze nearby, authorities said Tuesday."
Source: NBC News, 09/14/2022
Brazil Faces Two Contrasting Legacies For Amazon In October’s Elections
"Polls indicate that Brazil’s presidential election in October will go to a runoff between incumbent Jair Bolsonaro and former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, in a duel likely to decide the fate of the Amazon Rainforest."
Source: Mongabay, 09/13/2022
"Why Arctic Wildfires Are Releasing More Carbon Than Ever"
"Smoke from hundreds of wildfires darkened skies over the Alaskan Interior this summer, with the state experiencing its fastest start to the fire season on record amid hot and dry conditions."
Source: Reuters, 09/08/2022
"California Aims To Lower Fire Insurance Costs For Homeowners"
"California moved Wednesday to become the first state to lower insurance costs for property owners who make improvements to reduce their fire risk, the state’s insurance commissioner said as wildfires again flared across the heat-stricken state."
Source: AP, 09/08/2022
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