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Nov 11 2024ENVIRONMENT

Firefighters Make Progress on Ventura County's Mountain Blaze

In Ventura County, northwest of Los Angeles, fire crews are fighting a wildfire called the Mountain Fire. They've made good progress, thanks to helpful weather. The fire's size is about 32 square miles, and crews have contained 26% of it. Sadly, more than 100 structures, many of them homes, have bee

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Nov 10 2024ENVIRONMENT

Facing Wildfires in California: What Matters Most

In California, wildfires are a harsh reality. The Mountain Fire recently swept through Ventura County, leaving destruction in its wake. Dawn Deleon, whose house was burned down, had to make tough choices about what to save. She picked her pets, family photos, and a single bag of clothes. With climat

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Nov 10 2024ENVIRONMENT

Wildfires Spread Across Northeast

Wind and dry conditions are fueling wildfires across the Northeast, with 27 million people from New York to Massachusetts under fire alerts. Cities like New York and Boston are feeling the heat, with wind gusts up to 35 mph and humidity as low as 25%. Vegetation is super dry, with the region about 6

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Nov 09 2024SCIENCE

Weather's Impact on Male Wild Turkey Gobbling

Ever wondered how weather affects the famous gobbling calls of male wild turkeys? Scientists have been trying to figure this out for a long time, but the results have been all over the place. Some say weather doesn't matter much, while others think it plays a big role. One problem is that most studi

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Nov 08 2024ENVIRONMENT

Blaze in Ventura County Sends Families Fleeing

Early last week, a fierce wildfire, dubbed the Mountain Fire, erupted in California’s Ventura County. Overnight, it swept through thousands of acres, leaving behind a trail of destruction. Terrie Morin, a local resident, was enjoying a quiet morning with her husband when they heard whispers of the f

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Nov 08 2024ENVIRONMENT

Fire Rages in California: Homes Destroyed, Heroes at Work

In California, a wildfire named the Mountain fire is causing chaos. It's already burned over 19, 600 acres and destroyed many homes in Ventura County. The fire is so big that firefighters are still trying to contain it. They're using helicopters and ground teams to fight the blaze, but strong winds

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Nov 07 2024ENVIRONMENT

Wildfire in Ventura County: Homes Burn, Thousands Evacuate

A massive wildfire in Ventura County, California, grew to over 14, 000 acres by Wednesday evening, Nov. 6. Strong winds helped the fire spread quickly, causing injuries and the destruction of many homes. Two residents were taken to hospitals for smoke inhalation checks. The fire also forced around 1

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Nov 07 2024WEATHER

California Braces for Intense Wildfire Danger

California is on high alert due to a combination of powerful winds and low humidity, which are creating ideal conditions for wildfires. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a serious warning, calling the situation "particularly dangerous. " This comes as Southern California faces gusts up t

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Nov 03 2024ENVIRONMENT

Desert Bloom vs. Mine: A Nevada Battle for the Future

In the heart of Nevada, a fight is brewing over a lithium mine. The Western Shoshone tribe and conservationists are taking the U. S. government to court to protect a unique wildflower, Tiehm’s buckwheat. This plant can only be found in Nevada and is under immediate threat due to a planned deep mine.

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Nov 02 2024ENVIRONMENT

Australia Mourns Loss of Record-Holding Croc Cassius

In Australia, a massive saltwater crocodile named Cassius has passed away. He was over 110 years old and held the Guinness World Record for being the largest crocodile in captivity. Cassius was nearly 18 feet long and weighed more than a ton. Cassius had been living at Marineland Melanesia Crocodil

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