Wildfires In Northern California Force Nearly 200,000 People To Evacuate
Wildfires in Northern California have forced about 200,000 people to evacuate. High winds could cause power outages in the region to last for days.
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Getty Fire Threatens Homes, Snarls Traffic In LA As Blazes Rage On Farther North
The Getty wildfire erupted overnight, partially closing I-405 — the nation's busiest freeway. But that's not California's only worry, as the Kincade Fire continues to menace Sonoma County.
Wind-Fueled Wildfires Push California Governor To Declare State Of Emergency
Gov. Gavin Newsom is freeing up state aid as high winds fuel two major fires across the state. The Kincade Fire in Sonoma County has burned 30,000 acres, prompting evacuation orders for some 180,000.
Pope Francis Condemns Exploitation Of Amazon Forest At Synod
The Vatican has wrapped up a synod — a special gathering of bishops — for the Amazon region.
Mandatory Evacuations In Northern California As Wildfires Rage
Nearly all of Sonoma County in California is under mandatory evacuation as a wildfire rages. Severe winds are creating hazardous conditions in some areas.
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About 50,000 people have been told to evacuate their homes in Northern California amid power outages and extreme fire weather: dry winds with gusts up to 80 miles per hour.
Giving Schools — And Students — The Tools They Need In The Fight To Save The Planet
A recent conference on climate change focused on the ways teachers, scientists and activists can help the next generation shape a comprehensive approach to the fight against global warming.
In Texas, Home Sellers Must Now Disclose More About The Risk Of Flooding
In many places there's no requirement to tell a home buyer if a house is at risk of flooding, even as climate change increases that risk. Some hope a new Texas law will be a national model.
Nearly 1 Million Customers To Lose Power In Planned PG&E Power Outages
Pacific Gas and Electric says dry and windy conditions drove the utility to expand its power blackout zone by 90,000 customers across Northern and Central California to prevent the risk of wildfires.
Italy Winemakers Look To Adapt To Climate Change
Winemakers in some of Italy's most prominent regions are adapting to climate change to protect the quality of their world-famous wines.