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But instead of advancing protections, the House appropriations bill seeks to block the EPA from acting. The provision is part of a broader Republican effort to roll back environmental regulations and ...

The lightning-caused wildfire that consumed roughly 70 structures seemed unremarkable for days. High winds changed that.

Airbus Defence & Space has successfully validated the firefighting performance of its A400M airlifter during a series of test flights in southern France earlier this year.

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Experts say traditional firefighting methods simply aren't enough -- that's where the University of Maryland's team is hoping to step in.