The US will keep protecting grizzly bears in Rocky Mountain states over Republican objections
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The US will keep protecting grizzly bears in Rocky Mountain states over Republican objections.
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NewsWireGolf ball-sized hail warning for Aussies
Australians have been warned to brace for golf ball-sized hail and flash flooding, as thunderstorms are set to sweep the nation.
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Peculiar device at entry to popular Aussie national park raises eyebrows
They were installed to combat a major, multi-billion dollar issue. Find out more.
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Incredible detail spotted outside workplace highlights simple behaviour 'tweak' Aussies must make
It's the latest discovery of its kind to make waves in one state.
- Futurism
Why Doesn't LA Just Put the Fires Out Using Ocean Water?
Firefighters are still battling several wildfires in the Los Angeles region — and the path of destruction is enormous. And thanks to an extremely dry 2024, in large part the consequence of human-caused climate change, has made firefighting efforts even more complicated. Last week, fire hydrants started to run dry, leaving some firefighters empty-handed. Which leaves an intriguing question: why aren't they resorting to scooping up water from the nearby Pacific Ocean? As Patrick Megonigal, [prof m
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Plea to Aussie drivers after tiny find on outback road
Motorists should be aware of how to help the marsupials when they encounter one on the road.
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Severe weather warning for millions
Millions of Aussies are being warned of severe thunderstorms and potential flash flooding in the coming days as rain and winds batter the country.
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Massive air pocket in frozen lake released, causing ice to crack and collapse
This is the moment a group of people noticed the lake aeration system in Anton's Lake in Minnedosa, Canada caused a large air pocket inside the frozen lake on December 7, 2024. They drilled a hole into the ice, rapidly releasing the air pressure and causing huge chunks of ice to collapse. No one was hurt. Lake aeration systems are intended to maintain oxygen levels in the water, for fish and for general water quality.
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'Hectic' footage highlights deadly risks on iconic Aussie island: 'Nature at its best'
There's more than one predator waiting for a meal at this popular Aussie holiday spot.
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Couple's brave act after chance encounter with endangered animal: 'Didn't look right'
Remarkable video shows the couple discover a unique Aussie animal.
- BBC
A pink powder is being used to fight California fires. It's getting everywhere
The bright substance blanketing areas of Los Angeles County has long been used to stop wildfires from spreading.
- BBC
Marble-sized balls force Sydney beaches to close
Months after mysterious black balls forced popular beaches to shut, debris has begun washing up again.
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Warning to Aussies over garden threat in 'plague proportions': 'Millions of them'
Heartbroken residents experienced 'overnight devastation' after their gardens were swarmed by the tiny pests.
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Race to find cause of mystery illness killing two native Aussie species: 'Numbers are staggering'
The impact on Australia's ecosystem could be disastrous if a cause isn't found soon.
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Calls to ban tourists on popular Aussie island to stop alarming trend
It is proposed closing the island to tourists will preserve its wildlife, but there are other factors at play.
- BBC
What's the latest on Los Angeles wildfires and how did they start?
Everything you need to know about the blazes that have forced thousands to leave their homes.
- Futurism
Politicians Blame Los Angeles Fires on Explosion of AI Data Centers
The city of Los Angeles is still battling three fierce wildfires. As of Monday morning, at least 24 people have lost their lives and more than 120,000 structures have been either damaged or destroyed in the area. It's a devastating situation — and the required water to keep the flames at bay is as difficult as ever to come by. The West Coast has been battling severe droughts, with Southern California getting extremely little rain last year. While the fires raged, hydrants ran dry, exacerbating a
- BBC
Mayotte hit by floods and mudslides from second storm
The latest storm comes one month after Cyclone Chido laid waste to the island and left dozens dead.
- BBC
Belfast Zoo's former elephant Dhunja dies
Dhunja had been moved to an elephant retirement home at a zoo in the Netherlands.
- The Daily Beast
Marjorie Taylor Greene Launches Unhinged Call for Officials to Manipulate the Weather to Stop L.A. Wildfires
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has made it abundantly clear that she didn’t study atmospheric sciences in college, launching an unhinged suggestion that officials could end the Los Angeles wildfires by manipulating the weather. “Why don’t they use geoengineering like cloud seeding to bring rain down on the wildfires in California?" the Republican asked Sunday in a post on X. “They know how to do it.” Greene has repeatedly used cloud seeding—the practice of releasing silver iodide particles a
- Australian Associated Press
Mystery marble-like balls force nine beach closures
The cause and content of marble-sized balls washing up on Sydney beaches are being investigated as a water authority denies any issue with sewerage plants.