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Published on 18:44 GMT

Flagstaff’s Team Snuffed Wins $250,000 in Global Wildfire Challenge

Local team rises from field of 300 with eyes-in-the-sky system designed to detect wildfire starts.Believing that when “you get the right people together, you can do magical things,” aerospace engineer Cody Hartman was convinced Flagstaff had the talent to …

Source: Flagstaff Business News - Arizona - Neutral
Published on 09:36 GMT

YOUR VIEWS: Working the land is best way to cut the risk of wildfire

Wildfire is rapidly becoming a bigger danger to Scotland. Picture: SFRS.The Scottish Fire & Rescue Service (SFRS) fire officers claim the only way they could control the Glenmore wildfire was using helicopters. (Strathy, front page October 1). Most …

Source: Strathspey & Badenoch Herald - Pending
Published on 06:56 GMT

Inside the Edinburgh security gathering as Scotland prepares for war

They were among the figures who gathered in central Edinburgh last Thursday to take stock of threats facing Scotland and the UK and to assess current preparations for a large-scale conflict which military chiefs could say could erupt by 2030. The growing …

Source: The Herald (Scotland) - Center-left
Published on 04:09 GMT

Natural Resources Wales warning residents to stay alert as flood risk returns

The call comes after a year of weather extremes, including drought, wildfires and severe flooding. NRW is urging the public not to become complacent about flood risk. Jeremy Parr, head of flood and incident risk management at NRW, said: "Wales is no …

Source: The Leader - Pending
Published on Oct 10, 2026

Parts Of The UK Could Face A Winter-Long Drought, Hydrologist Warns

If you were in the UK for the back-to-back record-breaking heatwaves of 2026, you probably don’t need me to tell you that parts of England and Wales faced drought as wildfire risk rose and river levels fell. But you might not know that many of these areas …

Source: HuffPost UK - Left-wing
Published on Oct 10, 2026

Wildfires came 'worryingly' close to animal sanctuary

A charity has described how wildfires came "worryingly" close to its rescue centre. International Animal Rescue, based in East Sussex, told the BBC its conservation project in Borneo has been impacted by wildfires sweeping across Indonesia. …

Source: Yahoo News - Center-left
Published on Oct 10, 2026

Scottish Lib Dem Conference backs review of fire service following handling of Cairngorms wildfire

Badenoch and Strathspey MSP Andrew Baxter moved the motion at the Scottish Lib Dem party conference in Edinburgh.The Scottish Lib Dem Conference has backed a review of the fire service following the Cairngorms blaze this past summer. At their autumn …

Source: Strathspey & Badenoch Herald - Pending
Published on 17:55 GMT

10 Essential New Protest Albums Everyone Needs to Hear

By Mat Ward Do you think there’s no good protest music these days? So did I, until I started looking for it. Every month, I listen to it all, then select the best that relates to that month’s political news. Here’s the round-up for September. 1. EDDY …

Source: The Good Men Project - California - Left-wing
Published on Oct 10, 2026

Review urged of Scotland’s fire service after ‘devastating’ Cairngorms blaze

A Scottish Government plan for dealing with wildfires “fell grossly short of what was needed” when a major blaze ripped through the Cairngorms countryside, a local MSP has claimed Andrew Baxter, the Liberal Democrat MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch said …

Source: STV News - Neutral
Published on Oct 9, 2026

Hampshire's fire service left with £600,000 bill after New Forest wildfire by A31

The New Forest fire this summer was the biggest that the county’s fire service has ever faced A record-breaking wildfire in the New Forest left Hampshire and Isle of Wight fire service facing an estimated £600,000 bill. The blaze alongside the A31 in …

Source: The Portsmouth News - Center-right
Published on Oct 10, 2026

Learning from the past: Australia’s wildfire crisis was shaped by colonialism

When Australia burns, climate change is usually the obvious culprit. And there is good reason for that. Hotter temperatures, longer droughts and more extreme fire weather are making Australian bushfires increasingly dangerous. But a fascinating new study …

Source: Irish Examiner - Neutral
Published on 14:24 GMT

Met Office and government launch flood taskforce ahead of extreme El Niño winter

The UK government has launched a new Flood and Drought Resilience Taskforce alongside the Met Office ahead of an 'extreme' winter, as El Niño raises the risk of severe flooding (Image: Sean Gallup/PA Wire) The Government has established a …

Source: Lancs Live - Neutral
Published on 20:12 GMT

I planted vegetables, but my greatest crop was connection

Open this photo in gallery:Illustration by Vian WryaFirst Person is a daily personal piece submitted by readers. Have a story to tell? See our guidelines at tgam.ca/essayguide. I despair often about the world. It’s tempting to give up and retreat into …

Source: The Globe and Mail - Neutral
Published on Oct 9, 2026

Dunwich Heath wildfire destroys 100 hectares as National Trust launches appeal

Weeks on from the devastating wildfire that ripped through Dunwich Heath, we find out what’s happening on site and how we can help bring this wildlife gem back to life The end of this month will mark three months since a devastating wildfire tore through …

Source: Great British Life - Pending
Published on 09:20 GMT

Andy Burnham government and Met Office join forces ahead of 'extreme' winter with households urged to stock 9 key ...

(Image: PA) The government has launched a taskforce to respond to extreme weather this winter, including the risk of flooding as El Nino is set to hit. Although swathes of Britain are still in drought after a record hot summer, the Met Office has warned of …

Source: Manchester Evening News - Neutral
Published on Oct 9, 2026

How El Niño could affect your holidays, from a 50°C Med to skiing in Scotland

El Niño is the warming of sea surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean. It happens every few years and is declared when temperatures in the eastern Pacific rise 0.5°C above the long-term average. The latest El Niño started in June and has been …

Source: The i paper - Neutral
Published on Oct 8, 2026

July 2026 was worst on record for wildfires in England, data shows

This July was the worst on record for wildfires in England, provisional data shows, with England experiencing a clear upward trend in the total number of wildfires recorded. This summer has been a stark reminder of the vulnerability of the UK to climate …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Oct 9, 2026

New Forest A31 wildfire leaves fire service facing £600,000 bill

The blaze alongside the A31 in August required around 5,500 hours of firefighter time, making it the largest incident in the service's history. Speaking at a meeting of Hampshire and Isle of Wight fire and rescue authority on October 8, chief financial …

Source: Southern Daily Echo - Pending
Published on Oct 9, 2026

An LSU research team wins a four-year-long wildfire detection, response competition

The LSU research team DeepFire won a $100,000 Special Recognition award at an XPRIZE Wildfire ceremony in September. The competition on developing wildfire detection and response started back in 2023 and included 300 teams total. DeepFire made it into the …

Source: Reveille - Louisiana - Neutral

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Published on October 7, 2026 - 16:41 GMT

EGLE story map highlights the largest forest fire in Michigan’s history

MI Environment today is putting a spotlight on a recently released story map on the Great Thumb Fire of 1881, Michigan’s largest ever forest fire. EGLE Classroom created the story map as part of updated lessons in the Michigan Environmental Education …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 08:43 GMT

TALBOT COUNTY ARSONIST SENTENCED FOR SPRING WILDFIRE

A Columbus, Georgia man has been sentenced for deliberately setting a wildfire that burned more than 100 acres in Talbot County. Law enforcement officers with the Georgia Forestry Commission took William Shane Harvey into custody near the fire in March. He …

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Published on October 7, 2026 - 10:53 GMT

Forest Fire Haze Disrupts Indonesian Flights as Malaysia Air Quality Worsens

(MENAFN) Heavy haze caused by forest and land fires disrupted air travel in Indonesia on Wednesday, while deteriorating air quality affected dozens of locations in neighboring Malaysia. At Sultan Syarif Kasim II Airport in Pekanbaru, Riau province, two …

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Published on October 7, 2026 - 15:58 GMT

SBA Disaster Loans Available for Oregon Businesses Impacted by 2026 Wildfires, and Ongoing Drought

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management is reminding eligible small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, aquaculture businesses, and most private nonprofit organizations that they may qualify for U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) …

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Published on October 7, 2026 - 15:41 GMT

SBA Disaster Loans Available for Oregon Businesses Impacted by 2026 Wildfires, and Ongoing Drought

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management is reminding eligible small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, aquaculture businesses, and most private nonprofit organizations that they may qualify for U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) …

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Published on October 7, 2026 - 02:31 GMT

28th Annual Wildfire Academy begins at Camp Swift

The 28th annual Texas Interagency Wildfire Academy begins this week at the Camp Swift National Guard Facility near Bastrop. The academy takes place Oct. 6-19. Each year, federal, state, local and private firefighters from across Texas and the nation …

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Published on October 6, 2026 - 21:33 GMT

The G.O.A.T. approach to wildfire mitigation.

At first glance, the 471 goats moving across the dry, rugged hills of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar may look like an unusual answer to Southern California’s wildfire threat, but the program is a calculated, Marine Corps-funded effort led by MCAS …

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Published on October 6, 2026 - 17:06 GMT

Oct. 12 wildfire claims workshop to cover replacement estimates, debris removal, and individual claim assistance

OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Office of the Insurance Commissioner’s third Spokane workshop for wildfire survivors navigating the insurance claims process is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 12. OIC insurance experts will provide tips on navigating the first couple of …

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Published on October 11, 2026 - 11:23 GMT

Beinsure Data: The Average 30-year Fixed Mortgage Rate Climbed to Their Highest Level in 3 Years

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate reached 7.4%, its highest level since November 2023, compared with 7.28% a week earlier and 6.3% a year ago NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- US mortgage rates today …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on October 10, 2026 - 11:45 GMT

California Deploys Fire and Flood Response Resources to San Bernardino County and Mono Counties

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced deployment of mud and debris flow resources to San Bernardino County to strengthen local response capabilities ahead of Tropical Storm Rachel. Plus, firefighting resources …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 17:12 GMT

Announcing "Emergency Management Threats and Hazards: Water Compendium 1 (2026)", Now Available on LiveCarta

New digital compendium brings together water-related emergency management resources, references, and real-world stories. FANWOOD, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- York Drive Publishing announces that author and emergency …

Distribution channels: Education, Emergency Services ...
Published on October 9, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

CAMPel9 Introduces an Ultra-Low-Power Pellet Heater for Camping, RVs and Off-Grid Living

CAMPel9 is a compact pellet heater designed for camping and RVs, featuring ultra-low 8W AC power consumption and a self-powered wireless configuration. CHEONGJU-SI, CHUNGCHEONGBUK-DO, SOUTH KOREA, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Magenic is …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 03:45 GMT

Governor Newsom announces new disaster intelligence satellites, opens modernized State Operations Center as Trump erodes ...

New disaster intelligence satellites Through an agreement with ICEYE, a satellite-imaging company that helps governments assess disaster damage from space, Cal OES is expanding its ability to receive near-real-time information on floods, wildfires, and …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 03:45 GMT

Governor Newsom announces new swiftwater rescue fleet to strengthen California storm preparedness

New rescue vehicles, boats, and equipment strengthen local response and statewide mutual aid before winter storms arrive Governor Gavin Newsom and Cal OES Director Caroline Thomas Jacobs receive a hands-on briefing in Mather on new swiftwater rescue …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 03:45 GMT

La gira Great California ShakeOut visitará cuatro ciudades de California Como previo al Gran ShakeOut de California

PARA DIFUSIÓN INMEDIATA: CONTACTO: [email protected] Se invita al público a aprender de expertos y experimentar un simulador de terremotos MATHER, CA – Como parte del liderazgo de California en la implementación del primer sistema de alertas de …

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Published on October 8, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Meteomatics Unveils Strato, the World's First Drone to Reach the Stratosphere at 34,000+ Feet

The Weather Intelligence Firm Offers Alternative to Traditional Radiosonde Technology, Expanding Drone Program NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Meteomatics, the weather intelligence and technology company that …

Distribution channels: Aviation & Aerospace Industry, Environment ...
Published on October 8, 2026 - 04:39 GMT

Private equity firms’ emissions rank fifth globally amid data center boom, new analysis finds

Most comprehensive scorecard to date maps more than 1,050 fossil fuel assets and finds oil and gas funds lost money after inflation NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The energy portfolios of 20 major private equity firms …

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Published on October 8, 2026 - 09:21 GMT

Great California ShakeOut Tour to Stop in Four California Cities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 7, 2026 CONTACT: [email protected] Public invited to learn from experts and experience an earthquake simulator MATHER, CA – Building upon California’s leadership to implement a first-in-the-nation earthquake alert …

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Published on October 7, 2026 - 20:00 GMT

Tropical Storm Isaias Likely to Become a Hurricane: The Chopin Law Firm Shares Storm Safety Tips

Chopin Law Firm offers practical guidance for homeowners, drivers, workers, and businesses as the storm heads toward the Gulf Coast NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With Tropical Storm Isaias heading toward …

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Published on October 7, 2026 - 14:16 GMT

INDIGITAL Earns Netmaker’s Independent i3 Validation for NG911 Core Services, Giving Verified Proof of Interoperability

Netmaker Communications Labs validated INDIGITAL's ESRP and ECRF on Sept. 3, 2026 FORT WAYNE, IN, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Netmaker Communications Labs has validated INDIGITAL's i3-based Emergency Services Routing …

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Published on October 6, 2026 - 23:11 GMT

Maui Project Management Files Patent Application for Emergency - HELP AI App

Maui-Based Company Develops AI-Driven Disaster Preparation & Recover App: Hawaiian Emergency Link Portal (HELP) with Food-as-Medicine Support HAIKU-PAUWELA, HI, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Maui Project Management …

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Published on October 7, 2026 - 07:09 GMT

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026

How to be Cyber Safe? Here are 10 tech safety tips you can implement now: 1) Use Strong and Unique Passwords: Create strong, complex passwords for your online accounts, and avoid using the same password for multiple accounts. Consider using a password …

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Published on October 7, 2026 - 07:09 GMT

Mes de la Concientización sobre la Ciberseguridad

Las amenazas cibernéticas pueden ocurrir en cualquier momento, y su impacto puede ir mucho más allá de una computadora comprometida o de datos robados. Las filtraciones de datos, el programa maligno, el phishing y la ingeniería social pueden interrumpir …

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Published on October 6, 2026 - 15:30 GMT

NightRide Thermal to Showcase Vehicle-Mounted Thermal Imaging Solutions at IACP 2026

Company to demonstrate advanced thermal imaging systems for law enforcement and public safety at Booth #108 in Orlando BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NightRide Thermal, a U.S.-based manufacturer of vehicle- …

Distribution channels: Electronics Industry, Emergency Services ...
Published on October 6, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

2026 South Florida Glass+Metal Symposium to Address Coastal Resilience and Advanced Façade Performance

Half-day event set for Oct. 29 at the AC Hotel by Marriott in Dania Beach, near Fort Lauderdale, Florida DANIA BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As extreme weather events and changing building codes affect coastal …

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Published on October 6, 2026 - 06:34 GMT

ESA Czech Space Resilience Nodes launched by consortium led by GINA Software

The eighteen-month project will turn fire, flood and damage imagery into products that reach dispatchers, commanders and crews in the systems they already use. CZECH REPUBLIC, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A Czech consortium led by GINA Software …

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Published on October 6, 2026 - 10:42 GMT

The Great California ShakeOut Tour 2026

Earthquakes are natural disasters that have fascinated and terrified humans for centuries. These powerful geological events can cause significant destruction and loss of life, which has led to the emergence of numerous myths and misconceptions over time. …

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Published on October 5, 2026 - 20:14 GMT

Tarps Plus Shares Fall Storm-Readiness Checklist for Homes and Jobsites

Five practical checks help property owners and contractors prepare temporary covers before severe weather interrupts repairs and outdoor work. GEORGETOWN, TX, UNITED STATES, October 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tarps Plus is sharing a five-point fall …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Emergency Services ...