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Iceland Volcano Erupts Near Reykjavik

A volcanic eruption near Reykjavik, Iceland, marks the country's 12th such event since 2021, highlighting ongoing geological instability.

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McGill Report Urges CBC Mandate Expansion for Public Safety Amidst Wildfires and Misinformation

A McGill University report advocates for expanding CBC/Radio-Canada's mandate to include public safety due to increasing climate-related emergencies like wildfires and the spread of misinformation, recommending the CBC partner with local journalists to improve community-level response.

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Spain's Growing Wildfire Crisis: Uncontrolled Infernos Despite Increased Forest Mass

Spain's forest mass increased 7% (2005-2024), but wildfires are becoming larger, faster, and more explosive due to climate change, rural abandonment, and landscape homogenization, resulting in uncontrollable infernos that claim lives and devastate ecosystems.

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Wildfire Smoke Impacts Canadian Agriculture

Wildfires in Western Canada caused significant air quality issues, impacting agriculture; beekeepers expect a 30-40 percent drop in honey production due to reduced bee foraging, while crop yields may be affected by reduced sunlight and ozone damage, though drought remains a more significant concern.

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Arizona Wildfire Explodes, Canadian Smoke Blankets Midwest

The White Sage Fire near Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona has grown to over 20,000 acres in 24 hours, forcing evacuations; simultaneously, Canadian wildfire smoke causes unhealthy air quality across the Upper Midwest.

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Intensified Mediterranean Wildfires: A Confluence of Human Activity and Climate Change

Mediterranean wildfires, historically common due to climate and human activities, have intensified due to agricultural decline, urban sprawl, and climate change, resulting in longer droughts and more frequent heatwaves.

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Early European Heatwaves Cause Record-High Temperatures and Hundreds of Deaths

Record-breaking heatwaves hit Europe in June and July 2024, causing over 1,180 deaths in Spain and 2,300 across 12 cities, with 1,500 deaths linked to climate change, resulting in wildfires, emergency measures, and labor bans in multiple countries.

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European Heatwave Impacts Tourism, Travel Disrupted by Wildfires and Traffic Jams

High temperatures and wildfires affect European tourism, while traffic jams are predicted due to vacation travel; residents in Zandvoort, Netherlands manipulated Google Maps to deter tourists, and a volcanic eruption in Iceland caused the evacuation of the Blue Lagoon.

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Italy Leads EU in Air Conditioning Energy Consumption Amidst Heatwave

Amidst another European heatwave, air conditioning demand soars, with Italy consuming over one-third (23,000 terajoules) of the EU's total, followed by Greece (8,000 terajoules), driven by extreme heat and an aging population; however, air conditioning only represents 0.6% of total household energy ...

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Canadian Summer Camps Adapt to Wildfire Smoke"

Wildfires across Canada are causing poor air quality, forcing many summer camps to move activities indoors or modify programs to keep campers safe; some camps are seeing lower attendance due to parental concern.

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UK Heatwave Culminates in Heavy Rain Forecast, Hosepipe Bans Imposed

Following a UK-wide heatwave peaking at 33°C on Saturday, heavy rain is forecast for Sunday night and Monday, with hosepipe bans implemented in Yorkshire and impending in Kent and Sussex due to record low water supplies.

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Wildfires Force Closures and Evacuations at Two National Parks

Wildfires ignited by lightning strikes during the monsoon season forced the closure of sections of Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Grand Canyon National Parks, resulting in evacuations and damage to park structures and local businesses; the Black Canyon fire burned 6.5 square kilometers, while the ...

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