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Published on Jul 9, 2025

The alarming state of South Africa’s rangelands: 90% degradation and its impacts

An estimated 90% of South Africa’s rangelands are degraded. In many of our communally managed rangelands, poor land and livestock management is threatening livelihoods and biodiversity and degrading strategic water catchments, thereby contributing to the …

Source: IOL - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 7, 2025

SANBI secures major climate adaptation funding to protect South Africa’s most vulnerable communities

South Africa is set to benefit from a grant of USD 40.1million (over R700 million*) from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to assist in the country’s climate change adaptation efforts. This landmark investment will support the implementation of the project …

Source: South Africa Today - Right-wing
Published on Jul 9, 2025

Türkiye’s climate law: A green step rooted in Anatolia’s wisdom, driven by global urgency

At the end of June 2025, Parliament passed a law that may quietly shape the country’s future for decades to come. Türkiye’s first-ever climate law is a turning point, not only because it aligns the country with its 2053 Net Zero Emissions pledge, but also …

Source: Sabah - Pending
Published on Jul 9, 2025

Musk’s chatbot Grok slammed for praising Hitler, dishing insults

Elon Musk promised Grok would be 'edgy' following its launch in 2023 - Copyright AFP Jason Redmond Mona GUICHARD Billionaire Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok was under fire again Wednesday, for antisemitic comments, praising Hitler …

Source: Digital Journal - Neutral
Published on Jul 9, 2025

Musk's AI chatbot Grok under fire for posts praising Hitler

Billionaire Elon Musk's artificial intelligence chatbot Grok came under fire Wednesday for anti-Semitic comments, praising Adolf Hitler and insulting Islam in separate posts on the X platform. One series of comments, which included insults directed at …

Source: Japan Today - Center-left
Published on Jul 9, 2025

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum use sheep to remove buffelgrass

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Buffelgrass is the biggest threat to our ecosystem in southern Arizona and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum has been working for years to remove it. Now, the museum is taking a new approach to removing it in an effort to improve …

Source: KOLD News 13 - Arizona - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 9, 2025

Musk's AI chatbot under fire for posts praising Hitler

Billionaire Elon Musk's artificial intelligence chatbot Grok came under fire Wednesday for anti-Semitic comments, praising Adolf Hitler and insulting Islam in separate posts on the X platform. One series of comments, which included insults directed at …

Source: The Victoria Advocate - Texas - Pending
Published on Jul 9, 2025

Forbes Daily: Sales Numbers Show Amazon Prime Day Off To A Slow Start

Amazon’s Prime Day sale is off to a sluggish start, according to a report from one major sales manager. Momentum Commerce, which manages Amazon sales for popular retailers accounting for $7 billion in spending on the online platform, found that early sales …

Source: Forbes - Neutral
Published on Jul 9, 2025

Musk’s AI Chatbot Grok Under Fire for Antisemitic, Anti-Islamic and Pro-Hitler Comments

Billionaire Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok has come under renewed fire after posting antisemitic content, praising Adolf Hitler, and making insulting remarks about Islam and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The controversial posts, made on the X …

Source: The Herald - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 9, 2025

Musk's AI chatbot under fire for posts praising Hitler

Already under scrutiny for spreading racist conspiracy theories, Elon Musk’s chatbot Grok is once more in the spotlight after producing antisemitic content, praising Hitler and insulting Islam — comments that led Turkey to ban parts of its output. …

Source: RTL Today - Neutral
Published on Jul 9, 2025

Deadly temperatures blasted western Europe in record hot June

Western Europe sweltered through its hottest June on record last month, as extreme temperatures blasted the region in punishing back-to-back heatwaves, the EU climate monitor Copernicus said Wednesday. Dangerous temperatures stretched into July, with …

Source: The Victoria Advocate - Texas - Pending
Published on Jul 9, 2025

Western Europe sees hottest june ever as global heatwaves intensify

Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record this year, with extreme heatwaves pushing temperatures above 40°C in several countries, according to the EU climate monitor Copernicus. The heatwaves, occurring from June 17–22 and again from June 30– …

Source: Daily Times - Center-left
Published on Jul 9, 2025

Western Europe just went through its hottest June. Ever.

Western Europe recorded its hottest June on record, with two intense heatwaves pushing temperatures across the region to extreme levels, according to the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. The month featured back-to-back heat episodes between June 17– …

Source: The Economic Times - Center-right
Published on Jul 9, 2025

2040 Emissions Target: Where EU’s Climate Policy Is Headed

This article is based on content provided by agencies participating in the European Newsroom (ENR), including the Bulgarian News Agency. It looks as if the EU is slowly inching away from its green targets in favour of defence spending and revving up the …

Source: Bulgarian News Agency - Neutral
Published on Jul 9, 2025

Storm chasers get engaged during a tornado

After the recent waterspout recording in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), which spread on social media like wildfire, we can confidently say that no one would want to be anywhere near a brewing storm. But in countries like the United States of America (USA), …

Source: East Coast Radio - Pending
Published on Jul 9, 2025

June Was Hottest On Record In Western Europe: EU Monitor

Western Europe sweltered through its hottest June on record last month, as "extreme" temperatures blasted the region in punishing back-to-back heatwaves, the EU climate monitor Copernicus said Wednesday. Globally, this past June was the third …

Source: International Business Times - Center-left
Published on Jul 8, 2025

Covering Water Scarcity

Welcome to Locally Sourced, a biweekly Covering Climate Now newsletter for journalists working to localize the climate story. Share this newsletter with colleagues and journalism students interested in localizing the climate story. Story Spark: Water …

Source: Covering Climate Now - Center-left
Published on Jul 8, 2025

Remembering the Tunguska blast, and other times Earth has been hit

By Harry J. Augensen, for the Daily Times Over a century ago, on the morning of the June, 30, 1908, a stupendous explosion occurred over the Tunguska forest of Siberia. The resulting shock waves were detected on seismographs thousands of miles away in …

Source: Delaware County Daily Times - Pennsylvania - Neutral
Published on Jul 8, 2025

Supreme Court clears the way for Trump’s plans to downsize the federal workforce. See a recap from Tuesday.

Colombian ambassador returns to Washington — 8:52 p.m. By the Associated Press Daniel García-Peña’s return comes after he was summoned home for consultations amid diplomatic tensions between the two countries. The Foreign Ministry said his return reaffirms …

Source: The Boston Globe - Massachusetts - Neutral

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Published on July 9, 2025 - 14:18 GMT

Ember Flash Aerospace and Firewave Join Forces to Accelerate Ultra-Early Wildfire Detection and Autonomous Suppression

Firewave’s real-time acoustic sensors pair with Ember Flash’s Vigilant Detect AI and Raptor suppression drone, slashing fire verification to seconds. BOULDER CREEK, CA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ember Flash Aerospace …

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Published on July 9, 2025 - 21:47 GMT

Water Quality Impacts from the Largest Wildfire in New Mexico’s History

The Science Water quality changes in the immediate area of wildfires are commonly measured in streams and rivers. The spatial extent of these impacts downstream of burn areas, however, are more difficult to measure. This study used historical data, remote …

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Published on July 8, 2025 - 15:22 GMT

Aviation Rescue Networks Reimagined for Faster, Smarter and Sustainable Forest Fire Response

GA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Forest fires cause irreversible ecological and economic losses worldwide, often exacerbated by delayed or inefficient rescue efforts. A new study presents a groundbreaking data-driven framework to …

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Published on July 9, 2025 - 10:05 GMT

Europe’s Intense Heatwave Ignites Widespread Wildfires

(MENAFN) A relentless heatwave engulfing Europe has ignited widespread wildfires and triggered urgent emergency responses across multiple nations, displacing thousands and forcing widespread evacuations and shutdowns. In Catalonia, northeastern Spain, …

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Published on July 9, 2025 - 10:04 GMT

France Still Battles Active Flames After Wildfires

(MENAFN) Wildfires that ignited Tuesday in southern France have begun to ease, yet multiple regions continue to battle active flames, local sources report. In Marseille, within the Mediterranean Bouches-du-Rhone department, the blaze is showing signs of …

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Published on July 9, 2025 - 05:13 GMT

Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Signs Landmark Legislation Pertaining to Maui Wildfires Settlement ...

HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green, M.D., today enacted legislation to solidify the global settlement for claims relating to the August 2023 Maui wildfires and to further codify the role of Hawai‘i’s first State Fire Marshal in nearly 46 years.“Today we are re …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on July 9, 2025 - 03:18 GMT

Saskatchewan Wildfire Update - July 8

CANADA, July 9 - Released on July 8, 2025 As of 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, there are 68 active wildfires in Saskatchewan. Of those active fires, seven are categorized as contained, 15 are not contained, 30 are ongoing assessment and 16 are listed as …

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Published on July 9, 2025 - 01:36 GMT

Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Signs Landmark Legislation Pertaining to Maui Wildfires Settlement ...

“Today we are re-envisioning the path forward in the roadmap of wildfire prevention and recovery,” said Governor Green. “We are taking action from both ends of the wildfire spectrum — building a more robust fire prevention framework within the state and …

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Published on July 9, 2025 - 15:30 GMT

Partners advance forest health on fire-impacted landscape, protecting communities and State Water Project headwaters

New FRB accelerates forest restoration on Plumas National Forest, protecting the Upper Feather River Watershed, which supplies water to 27 million Californians. TAYLORSVILLE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Blue Forest …

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Published on July 9, 2025 - 14:18 GMT

Ember Flash Aerospace and Firewave Join Forces to Accelerate Ultra-Early Wildfire Detection and Autonomous Suppression

Firewave’s real-time acoustic sensors pair with Ember Flash’s Vigilant Detect AI and Raptor suppression drone, slashing fire verification to seconds. BOULDER CREEK, CA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ember Flash Aerospace …

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Published on July 9, 2025 - 13:19 GMT

THE ADAM R. SCRIPPS FOUNDATION RESPONDS ($1M+) TO KERRVILLE, HILL COUNTRY FLOODS

Adam R. Scripps Foundation commits $1M+ to Texas flood relief and will match gifts up to $150K; Assistance Provided to Local Organizations and Search & Rescue KERRVILLE, TX, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Adam R. Scripps …

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Published on July 9, 2025 - 20:13 GMT

Disaster Assistance Available for July Flood Survivors in Texas

AUSTIN, Texas – Disaster assistance is now available to eligible survivors in Kerr County affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding that began July 2, 2025. Under Individual Assistance, FEMA and the State may be able to provide …

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Published on July 9, 2025 - 20:13 GMT

Choctaw County, Oklahoma Flood Maps Become Final

DENTON, Texas – New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Jan. 9, 2026, for Choctaw County, Oklahoma. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt …

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Published on July 9, 2025 - 20:13 GMT

FEMA, SBA and the State of Texas to Open Disaster Recovery Center in Kerrville

AUSTIN, Texas – In coordination with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) staff will open a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) tomorrow, July 10 to offer face-to-face help to survivors affected by …

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Published on July 9, 2025 - 20:13 GMT

Love County, Oklahoma Flood Maps Become Final

DENTON, Texas – New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Jan. 9, 2026, for Love County, Oklahoma. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt …

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Published on July 8, 2025 - 22:47 GMT

Florida's 2025 Hurricane Season Means Planning for Senior Safety

After Texas Floods, What Steps Should Seniors Take To Be Hurricane Safe? PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The devastating flooding in Texas has caused recent concerns about hurricane preparedness. At …

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Published on July 8, 2025 - 21:47 GMT

Proactive IT Planning Is Now Essential for Business Continuity in High-Risk Regions, Experts Say

New insights from Los Angeles-based cybersecurity professionals underscore the rising need for integrated disaster readiness and IT resilience. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As climate-driven emergencies and …

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Published on July 8, 2025 - 21:33 GMT

Napa Firewise Helps Secure Firewise USA® Status for 18 Communities

Eighteen Communities Across Napa County Achieve Firewise USA® Designation as Wildfire Preparedness Efforts Expand Amid Growing Fire Risk NAPA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As California braces for a wildfire season …

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Published on July 9, 2025 - 00:19 GMT

Two Weeks Left to Apply for Disaster Assistance for South Texas Severe Storms and Flooding

AUSTIN, Texas – South Texas residents who have been affected by the March severe storms and flooding have two weeks left to apply for disaster assistance. Homeowners and renters in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy counties who were displaced or have …

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Published on July 9, 2025 - 00:19 GMT

Two Weeks Left to Apply for Federal Assistance for April Storms

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Time is running out. Only two weeks are left for homeowners, renters and businesses to apply for federal disaster assistance if you had damage or losses in the April 2-22 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding in Arkansas. You may …

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Published on July 9, 2025 - 00:19 GMT

Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Cheatham and Dickson Counties

Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers are now open in Cheatham and Dickson counties to assist Tennesseans who experienced damage or loss from the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding. Cheatham County: Kingston Springs City Hall …

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Published on July 7, 2025 - 22:20 GMT

Global Empowerment Mission Expands LA Long-Term Wildfire Recovery Efforts To Mark Six Month Remembrance of Devastation

GEM To Implement Housing Recovery ADU Pilot Program, Small Business Grant Program, And Expanded Five Year Commitment With Over $9 Million Distributed To Date LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global nonprofit …

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Published on July 7, 2025 - 20:01 GMT

Subtle Signs of Hail Damage Often Overlooked by Property Owners in Wisconsin Rapids

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following recent hailstorms across Central Wisconsin, roofing experts are warning that many signs of hail damage go undetected during initial inspections. While obvious …

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Published on July 7, 2025 - 19:47 GMT

Roofing Materials Designed to Withstand Hurricanes and Severe Storms

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As regions across the United States face an increase in extreme weather events, the demand for storm-resistant roofing systems continues to rise. Property owners seeking …

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Published on July 7, 2025 - 19:38 GMT

Immediate Steps to Take Following Storm Damage in Wisconsin Rapids

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the wake of strong summer storms that swept through Central Wisconsin, homeowners and property managers are being advised on how to safely and efficiently handle storm- …

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Published on July 7, 2025 - 15:36 GMT

Flood Debris Removal Services in Kerrville encounter setback as Ingram Dam Breaks

Kerrville Texas Flood Debris Removal Contractors Go to Work on Junk Removal, Clear Up, and Restoration. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Guadalupe River flood tragedy in Central Texas has escalated to a …

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Published on July 7, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

W.A. Rasic Construction to Lead Major Upgrades of LA Water Systems in $100M+ Modernization Effort

WA Rasic Construction secured over $100 million in contracts from LADWP to modernize LA’s aging water infrastructure LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- W.A. Rasic Construction Company, a leading utility contractor …

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Published on July 7, 2025 - 13:09 GMT

hiSky Continues its Growth Momentum with New Contracts Valued at $31M

Contracts to supply on-the-move Smartellite™ terminals and satellite network solutions for both Government and Commercial customers. TEL-AVIV, ISRAEL, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- hiSky, an Israel-based leading provider of satellite …

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