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Eucalyptus in Portugal: Balancing Paper Industry with Ecological Concerns

Eucalyptus trees, imported from Australia, cover 10% of mainland Portugal, fueling the paper industry but raising ecological concerns due to their flammability and water consumption, especially after the devastating 2017 wildfires; the debate focuses on whether industry sustainability initiatives ar...

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Wildfire Evacuation Leaves 500 Pets Behind in Sandy Lake First Nation

The wildfire in Sandy Lake First Nation, Ontario, forced the evacuation of approximately 2,000 people, leaving behind an estimated 500 pets; volunteers are working to care for them while their owners are evacuated to locations such as Thunder Bay and the Greater Toronto Area.

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Unprecedented Wildfires Rage Across Canada, Displacing Tens of Thousands

More than 225 wildfires are raging across Canada, fueled by prolonged heat waves and low precipitation, displacing over 40,000 people and creating hazardous air quality across the country.

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Meta's News Ban Exacerbates Canada's Wildfire Crisis

Meta's ban on news articles on Facebook and Instagram hinders access to crucial wildfire information for tens of thousands of Canadians, particularly in rural and northern communities, impacting emergency response and potentially endangering lives.

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G7 Summit Faces Economic Headwinds Amidst Wildfires

Canada faces economic headwinds, including a decline in US exports and labor disputes, while preparing for the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, complicated by nearby wildfires.

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Reduced Inequality
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Canada Wildfires: 32,000 Evacuated, Smoke Reaches Europe

Over 210 wildfires rage across Canada, forcing 32,000 evacuations in Saskatchewan and Manitoba; hazardous smoke blankets much of the country and extends to the US and Europe.

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Trump Consolidates US Wildland Firefighting Amidst Safety Concerns

President Trump ordered the consolidation of US wildland firefighting into a single Federal Wildland Fire Service, despite warnings of increased costs and risks, citing the need for quicker response times following the January Los Angeles wildfires; the plan involves transferring thousands of person...

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Canada Appoints New Top Bureaucrat to Expedite Ambitious Agenda

Mark Carney appointed Michael Sabia, former Hydro-Québec CEO, as Canada's new top bureaucrat, replacing John Hannaford, to expedite his ambitious agenda, including infrastructure, military, and housing initiatives. Simultaneously, Canada and the U.S. are engaging in talks to resolve their trade disp...

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Pacific Northwest Breaks Heat Records Amidst Heat Dome

A record-breaking heatwave, caused by a heat dome, is impacting the Pacific Northwest, with temperatures reaching the high 90s and low 100s, breaking records in Seattle and raising concerns about wildfires and cold-water fatalities.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Spain Invests €115.8 Million in 2025 Wildfire Prevention Plan

The Spanish government announced a €115.8 million plan for 2025 wildfire prevention and response, allocating significant funds to cleanup and deploying over 1,400 personnel and 70+ aerial vehicles, beginning the campaign 15 days earlier than usual due to high temperatures and increased forest mass a...

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Life on Land
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Canary Islands Wildfire Alert Amid Record Tourism

A wildfire pre-alert has been issued for the Canary Islands as they enter a high-risk period, coinciding with record tourist numbers (18 million in 2024) following devastating 2023 fires that burned over 15,000 hectares and displaced 12,000 people. Authorities urge caution, but concerns about overto...

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Wildfire Crisis Causes Insurance Market Collapse in California

Due to increasing wildfire risk, 20% of homes in California's most affected areas have lost insurance since 2019, causing premiums to surge and leaving 150,000 households uninsured; this market failure is impacting housing and government finances and is spreading across North America.

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