Ecology
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Big Bear Eaglet Sandy Takes First Flight After Accidental ‘Fludge’
Sandy, the famous Big Bear eaglet, has successfully taken her first flight after an accidental tumble from the nest, with experts confirming she is safe.
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Wildfire Crisis Escalates in U.S. West; Three Firefighters Killed Near Utah-Colorado Border
Three firefighters died and two were injured while battling wildfires near the Utah-Colorado border as extreme drought and high winds fuel a severe fire season.
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Global Heat Crisis: France Records 1,000 Excess Deaths as Dangerous Heat Waves Grip North America
As France reports 1,000 excess deaths from a record-breaking heat wave, North American regions prepare for dangerous temperatures reaching 100°F.
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Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 900 as Rescue Efforts Intensify
The death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela has reached 920, as international teams join a critical race against time to save survivors trapped in rubble.
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Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre Reaches Historic Levels Amid Record Australian Rainfall
Australia’s largest lake, Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre, has reached 80% capacity following record rainfall and northern floodwaters, ending years of drought.
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Utah Declares Emergency as Wildfires Strain Resources and Force Power Shutoffs
Utah has declared a state of emergency as extreme wildfires and rare ‘particularly dangerous’ weather conditions force evacuations and widespread power shutoffs.
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Met Éireann Issues Orange Warning as Funnel Cloud Spotted Over Galway
Met Éireann has issued an Orange thunderstorm warning for parts of Ireland after a funnel cloud was recorded near Athenry, Galway, amid extreme heat.
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Status Orange Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Galway Amid Heatwave
Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange thunderstorm warning for Galway, Mayo, and Roscommon as intense heat triggers severe weather across Ireland.
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North West Ireland hit by 9,000 lightning strikes after record heat
Nearly 9,000 lightning strikes hit Londonderry and Donegal as severe weather follows record-breaking June temperatures in Northern Ireland.
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5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan’s Yamanashi Prefecture
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit Yamanashi Prefecture on Friday night, causing rail disruptions and widespread anxiety across the Tokyo metropolitan area.
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Conservationists Demand Speed Reductions Following Whale Strike in Alaska
Following the death of a pregnant endangered fin whale on a Royal Caribbean ship, conservationists are pushing for mandatory speed limits in Alaskan waters.
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Venezuela Declares State of Emergency After Massive Back-to-Back Earthquakes
A pair of major earthquakes struck Venezuela’s northern coast on June 24, resulting in at least 164 deaths and widespread destruction. The interim government has declared a state of emergency as international aid efforts commence.
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Europe Reels Under Extreme Heatwave as Infrastructure Strains
Over 100 million people across Europe face temperatures exceeding 35C as record-breaking heat leads to power outages, water usage restrictions, and increased mortality.
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Twin Earthquakes Strike Venezuela: 32 Dead as Nation Declares State of Emergency
Twin earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela’s northern coast on June 24, resulting in 32 deaths, hundreds of injuries, and a nationwide state of emergency.
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5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northern California
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Redwood Valley, California, on Wednesday, triggering over 650,000 early warning alerts and causing localized power outages.