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Forest Fire Smoke Driving Increased Health Risks From Air Pollution Worldwide - Report

Worldwide, Public Health Systems Must be Prepared for Health Impacts of Fires Related to Climate Crisis Canberra, London, Brasilia, Ottawa, 16/17 June 2021:- Bigger, more frequent forest and bush fires are having increased and not yet well-studied …

New force launched to help fight fires in Brazil's jungles and forests

Friday, July 23rd 2021 - 09:21 UTC Forest and jungle fires have reached historic records under Bolsonaro Brazil's Ministry of Justice and Public Security Thursday announced that more than 6,000 so-called “guardians of the biome” will be deployed for …

Bolivian Tribe With Healthiest Brains May Hold Key to Curing Alzheimer's

It is widely believed that the quality of healthcare is higher in developed countries, and that results in a longer average lifespan for their citizens. In contrast, developing countries with weaker healthcare systems and infrastructure have higher …

Wildfires sweep across Bolivia's Pantanal wetlands

Rallying the public to save Bolivia’s forests: Q&A with Gina Méndez

After Brazil, the South American country that lost the greatest area of primary forest over the past twenty years is Bolivia. The past few years, the land-locked nation has experienced vast forest fires that have affected millions of hectares. In response …

World's largest firefighting plane grounded as the West braces for another destructive wildfire season

The Supertanker flew 119 sorties last year, according to Cal Fire spokesperson Isaac Sanchez. The plane could have been dispatched multiple times for one fire event. The plane has been used internationally, as well. In 2019, it was dispatched to Bolivia to …

A million hectares ablaze as forest fires sweep through Bolivia

Forest fires have led the departments of Santa Cruz and Chuquisaca to declare a state of disaster. The Chiquitania and Chaco ecosystems have been the most affected by the fires, while Indigenous peoples are threatened by a prolonged drought. Experts say …

Global Supertanker in position to soak wildfires in the West

By Emma Epperly / The Spokesman-Review On a sunny Tuesday morning at the Grant County International Airport, a group of people turned their eyes to the sky as the converted 747 Global Supertanker dropped 19,200 gallons of water on the runway below. The …

Paraguay declares national emergency as forest fires rage across Chaco

    Wednesday, October 7th 2020 - 07:13 UTC Paraguay’s Congress declared a national emergency as forest fires raged, burning vast swaths of the Chaco dry forest, home to sprawling cattle ranches, jaguars and many indigenous tribes. The emergency …

The Big Sweat (in News)

In September I took on a photo assignment for The Tyee called The Big Smoke, documenting Vancouver shrouded with haze from the wildfires burning all around as the climate crisis mounts. For the past several days I’ve revisited the theme. Call it The Big …

Forest Fires Spreading in Brazilian Amazonia amid Bolsonaro’s Denials

SAO PAULO – The forest fires burning in Amazonia and the Pantanal, the world’s largest wetland, have been spreading quickly during the first nine months of 2020, although Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro continues to deny that there is any problem and to …

Bolivia declares national emergency over forest fires

Share00 La Paz, Sep 17 (IANS) Bolivia’s Interim President Jeanine Anez has declared a national emergency after forest fires scorched more than half a million hectares in the region of Santa Cruz de la Sierra. “Today, something very important and …

Brazil wildfires surge again

The number of wildfires in Brazil increased 12.7 percent last year to a decade-high, according to official figures likely to add to pressure on President Jair Bolsonaro's government over the destruction of the Amazon rainforest. There were a total of …

The Challenge of Restoring Green Life In Latin American Countries

Time passes us bills, of what we do with nature, therefore, it is essential that we be as kind as possible, plant a tree and give greater impetus to reforestation. This is our second article in TCRN Verde, remember that in the previous one, we commented as …

Brazil wildfires surge again in 2020

The number of wildfires in Brazil increased 12.7 percent last year to a decade-high, according to official figures likely to add to pressure on President Jair Bolsonaro's government over the destruction of the Amazon rainforest. There were a total of …

Bolivia: Climate change, inequality and resilience

Introduction In 2009, a team of Oxfam researchers travelled around Bolivia, collecting information about the country’s vulnerability to climate change and interviewing experts, government officials and NGOs, and most importantly, poor women and men, mostly …

Marked increase of forest fires in Bolivia, claim environmentalists

Saturday, May 2nd 2020 - 07:02 UTC Bolivia registered 15,354 forest fires in the first four months of the year, a 35% jump on the same period last year, the Friends of Nature Foundation (FAN) said. Environmentalists in Bolivia warned of a marked increase …

Bolivia NGO warns of increase in forest fires

LA PAZ: Environmentalists in Bolivia warned on Thursday (Apr 30) of a marked increase in forest fires this year that threaten a repeat of the environmental disaster that ravaged much of the Amazon in 2019. Bolivia registered 15,354 forest fires in the …

Bolivia's Forest Fires Have Left More Than 2 Million Animals Dead

The Chiquitania Forest ablaze on August 30, 2019.Photo: AP Not all animals can escape when fire comes burning through the forest. In Bolivia, millions of animals are likely dead as a result of the raging forest fires that continue to burn across the region …

Klamath River Dams: KRRC says 'Drain 45-Billion Gallons of Fresh Water From Lakes During Extreme Drought and Wildfires'

In the midst of Climate Change, Klamath River Renewal Corporation (KRRC) proposal will drain 45-billion gallons of fresh water from Copco and Iron Gate Lakes YREKA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- It's no …

CIT and VISA Developing Playbook to Advance Unmanned Systems Technology In Hampton Road & Eastern Shore

CIT and VISA Begin Development of an Unmanned Systems Playbook For Hampton Roads and Eastern Shore to meet growing customer demand for innovative UXS solutions. NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, USA, July 30, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Virginia Institute …

FLORIDA TREND MAGAZINE NAMES PAUL DAVIS RESTORATION TO ITS TOP 100 BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR

PAUL DAVIS RESTORATION NAMED TO ‘BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR’ LIST IN UPCOMING AUGUST ISSUE OF FLORIDA TREND MAGAZINE JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Paul Davis Restoration, Inc. (franchisor) was recently …

'Kill Zone' Established At Klamath River Dams Shoreline Ecosystem?

Defoliating native plants at Iron Gate Lake's shoreline ecosystem during the peak period of biological tempo subjected flora and fauna to unreasonable damage YREKA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One of …

Klamath River Dams: Siskiyou County CA Files 'Request For Rehearing' With Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Siskiyou County's law firm, Nossaman, LLP has alleged FERC failed to observe settled NEPA law in recent administrative decision; NEPA protects the environment. YREKA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, July 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One of …

Intrepid Networks Joins PSBN Innovation Alliance

Intrepid Networks joins PSBN Innovation Alliance to enhance cross-boarder communication, connectivity, and continuity for disaster responses. ORLANDO , FLORIDA , USA, July 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The first responder governed PSBN …

Free LifeExec Course to Help California Families Prepare for Wildfire Evacuation

+10,000 families are currently at risk of wildfire evacuation. Prepare your household today with expert lifesaving tips and tools BEND, OR, USA, July 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Evacuation levels continue to rise in the state of California. …

The Lampkin Foundation Announces New Board Members

Board Members serve as advocates for the Lampkin Foundation’s nationwide initiatives ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, July 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The D’Andre D. Lampkin Foundation recently announced the appointment of two new members …

Proposed Klamath River Dams Removal - Public and Legislators Have Been Misinformed - Critical Information Sequestered

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's license transfer to KRRC conflicts with its own precedent case ruling requiring full NEPA compliance before transfer YREKA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Modern-day …

Global Empowerment Mission, Shul of Bal Harbour, EZS Events, Hatzalah of S. FL, & Ygrene, aid Champlain Towers Survivors

In partnership with funding partners EZS events and Hatzalah of South Florida, GEM launches aid program with first, last and security deposits on annual leases. MIAMI, FLORIDA, USA, July 23, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the support of …

Rafael Marrero & Company exige libertad incondicional para el pueblo cubano

La prestigiosa firma aboga porque los cubanos sean escuchados dentro de la isla y apoyados por la comunidad internacional, en especial, el Gobierno de EE. UU. MIAMI, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rafael Marrero …

Scientology Volunteer Ministers Help Dig Out After Devastating Flood Damage

Belgian Scientologists respond to the needs of friends and neighbors after unprecedented flooding submerged parts of the country. BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, July 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brussels-based Churches of Scientology for Europe activated …

Klamath River Dams: KRRC’s Proposed Dam Removal Project – Minority Consensus For Environmental And Ecological Disaster

Newly uncovered information and recent statements by a KRRC board member paints a new picture of double-talk and misinformation YREKA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Numerous recent proofs now show that the …

Social Impact Organizations working in India invited to register for the Chat for Impact Bootcamp powered by WhatsApp

WhatsApp is supporting 100 non-profits in India to set up their own WhatsApp helpline HYDERABAD, INDIA, July 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WhatsApp is supporting 100 non-profits in India to set up their own WhatsApp helpline. Social impact …

American Underwater Drone Services

Dwight Saxon retired firefighter starts American Underwater Drone Services in Palm Beach County Florida WELLINGTON, FL, US, July 16, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Retired Firefighter Dwight Saxon of Wellington, Florida is Founder of American …

Global Wastewater Treatment Equipment Market Trends, Strategies, And Opportunities 2021-2030

The Business Research Company’s Wastewater Treatment Equipment Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Growth And Change To 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON , UK, July 16, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the new market research report ‘Wastewater …

Allatra IPM Invites Gary Vaynerchuk As An Honorary Speaker at Conference “Global Crisis. This Already Affects Everyone.”

It is our pleasure and honor to invite Gary Vaynerchuk as a Guest of Honor at an International Online Conference “Global Crisis. This Already Affects Everyone” ATLANTA, GEORGIA, USA, July 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ALLATRA International …

Klamath River Dams Removal Project Defies Logic And Common Sense - Major Flaws And Misrepresentations In Plan Revealed

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), California and Oregon Legislators have been seriously misinformed by Minority Consensus Stakeholders YREKA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recently uncovered …

LifeExec Announces Free Natural Disaster Preparedness Course to Public

LifeExec’s free Natural Disaster Preparedness Course allows people to further prepare for how to respond to natural disasters. BEND, OREGON, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, wildfires are ravaging in Oregon, Washington, …

Revnue disrupts Contract, Asset, SaaS, & Supplier Management with launch of its AI-Powered Contract Management Platform

A unified contract management platform that enables smarter decision making through cutting-edge technology, extensibility and enterprise-wide integration. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Revnue Corp. today …