“The current heatwave and drought leave no doubt, we are living the dangerous effects of the climate crisis.” As what the National Weather Service described as “dangerous and record-breaking heat” affects 50 million people across the Western United States even before the first day of summer, climate experts and activists are using the hot conditions to reiterate warningsContinue reading “‘Surreal’ and ‘Distressing’: Climate Experts’ Predictions Come True With US Heatwave”
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Arizona: Backbone Fire keeps spreading, evacuation orders remain in place
The Backbone Fire, which has prompted evacuation orders for communities northwest of Payson, continued spreading overnight, authorities said Monday morning. The blaze expanded to 32,757 acres with zero containment, according to the latest incident command update, up from 24,198 acres reported Sunday night. Crews on the eastern edge of the fire are working to protect theContinue reading “Arizona: Backbone Fire keeps spreading, evacuation orders remain in place”
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