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The LA fires burned a lot of lithium-ion batteries. What does that say about a clean energy future?
Lithium–ion batteries have been making headlines since the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires broke out a month ago. From concerns about evacuating in an electric vehicle, to the challenges of ...
How huge parts of the U.S. could become uninhabitable within decades — even so-called ‘climate havens’
It’s not just Florida and California — from poisoned water supplies to infrastructure issues to polar vortices, Holly Baxter ...
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NASA Shares Worrying Images Of US East Coast Engulfed By Smoke From Canadian Wildfires
The air quality index measures PM2.5, less than 2.5 microns particles, to determine the intensity of air pollution in cities.
Is it safe to breathe in L.A.? Lawmakers call for federal action to monitor wildfire pollutants
Toxic chemicals from L.A.'s fires are going underreported and pose serious long-term risks, a group of lawmakers says. They ...
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Last man charged in 2020 killing of rapper Pop Smoke pleads guilty
Corey Walker, 24, pleaded guilty to one count of voluntary manslaughter and two counts of robbery, with firearm and gang enhancements. Walker is one of four people charged in connection with the ...
Millions in California Urged to Remain Inside
South Coast AQMD—the air pollution control agency for all of Orange County and the urban portions of Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties—covers an area of 10,743 square miles that is ...
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Officials provide latest update as wildfire survives Friday night rain
Crews will remain on scene throughout the night to ensure containment efforts continue. At this time, there are no active ...
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Controlled burning and mechanical mulching: Fort Eisenhower’s commitment to safety and environmental stewardship
FORT EISENHOWER, Ga. – Fort Eisenhower residents have voiced concerns about the use of controlled burns and recent mechanical ...
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No-Burn Alert Extended: Mandatory Wood-Burning Ban In Effect For Santa Clarita Residents
South Coast AQMD has extended a residential No-Burn Day alert from Saturday, Feb. 1 through Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 at 11:59 p.m ...
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3 Children Die After House with No Working Smoke Detectors Bursts into Flames
While one of the victims called 911 to report the fire, investigators reportedly found no working smoke detectors in the property. “Having working smoke alarms gives you that early notification ...