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Greece deploys satellite detection system to combat deadly wildfires
New satellites are being used in Greece to help fight another vicious wildfire season there. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines...
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Man charged with arson in Spokane told police he planned to spark wildfire for weeks
A Spokane County detective who interviewed the man accused of starting one of the city's wildfires said the man confessed, described his planning process...
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Wildfire-ravaged habitats could take centuries to recover, environmentalists say
Habitats belonging to snakes and rare moths have been destroyed after the wildfires this summer. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science...
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Austria hits record temps, wildfires in Greece, Albania as Europe feels heat
The world's fastest-warming continent is being ravaged by record-breaking heat, wildfires and drought this summer, as well as power and water shortages. N...
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Farmers warn shoppers face smaller and more expensive vegetables due to hot weather
This year's harvest could be the worst on record due to the exceptionally dry spring and summer. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business...
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Could tech replace firefighters in the battle against wildfires?
Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and...
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Man charged with arson as Washington wildfires devastate Spokane area
Firefighters in eastern Washington are struggling to gain the upper hand on the wildfires devastating the Spokane area. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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How satellites and AI cameras are detecting wildfires before they get out of control
This year is becoming one of the worst for U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the original publisher f...
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Oregon's wildfire season is pushing ranchers to evacuate their cattle
Oregon has been having an extremely active fire season. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original publisher for the...
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Man charged with setting largest Spokane wildfire went to prison for killing father
A man who went to prison for manslaughter in his father's 2010 killing in Arizona has been charged with intentionally setting the largest of the wildfires...
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Europe heat wave fuels drought, fires and energy fears
Europe's heat wave exposes buried history and new threats — Nazi-era wrecks emerge from the Danube, nuclear reactors face cooling risks, and Greece battle...
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South Sudan: How climate change can result in toxic water
Years of flooding have resulted in disastrous water pollution in South Sudan's main oil region. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All...
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Solar costs for business to be slashed under energy scheme expansion
The federal government is set to announce changes to the Small-scale Renewable Energy scheme in a bid to help businesses install solar systems and close t...
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Strait of Hormuz disruption hits energy, fertilizer and industrial trade
Disruption in the Strait of Hormuz has exposed the vulnerability of global trade to a single maritime chokepoint, with early data showing sharp falls in e...
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5 states hold primaries today. And, Spokane police arrest man connected to wildfire
Five state primaries are being held today, and Michigan is a key focus for Democrats who want to see how progressives fare in races. Newsiline summarises...
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Authorities arrest arson suspect in connection with wildfires in Spokane
The suspect was arrested in connection with one of three wildfires in Spokane, Wash., that have destroyed hundreds of homes and displaced nearly quarter o...
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Arson arrest made over largest of Washington state's wildfires
There are three wildfires in the Spokane area that have forced 60,000 to be evacuated from their homes. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - W...
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France wildfires reveal hundreds of WW2 shells in village
Explosions heard in Le Porge as the wildfires raged are believed to have have been the old munitions. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top...
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Cuba: Further blackouts disrupt energy restoration attempts
Authorities say unfavorable weather in the Caribbean has hampered efforts to restore power to Cuba's national grid amid repeated blackouts. Newsiline summ...
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Thunderstorms and flash flood risk on final day of UK heatwave
More places in southern and eastern England are expected to reach heatwave criteria on Tuesday but cooler temperatures are on the horizon. Newsiline summa...
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Wildfires destroy hundreds of buildings, displace tens of thousands in Washington state
Firefighters are battling a series of blazes that began this weekend in Washington state and are continuing to burn in and around Spokane, the state's sec...
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Charred homes, burned out cars - before and after images show Spokane wildfire destruction
BBC Verify has matched videos posted online in the aftermath with images of the same streets before the fires to assess the damage in Washington state. Ne...
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Photos: Wildfires in Spokane lead to thousands of evacuations
Wildfires in Spokane have destroyed hundreds of homes and led to evacuation orders for 60,000 people. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and l...
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Washington wildfires destroy homes, force thousands to evacuate
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown says nearly half of the city's neighborhoods have either been evacuated or are at risk as the fires remain uncontained. Newsiline...
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Washington state wildfires force 60,000 people to evacuate homes
Videos from Spokane - the second most populus city in Washington - show huge plumes of smoke and roaring fires close to nearby houses. Newsiline summarise...
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Video captures extent of wildfire damage to heathland
Crews remain on site to tackle the blaze which is considered "stable". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to t...
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Volunteers clear brook to reduce flood risk
With a hot summer drying out Syston Brook, volunteers have prepared the waterway ready for rain. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science...
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The economic toll of Spain's wildfires
Devastating wildfires are ravaging Spain's tourism, economy and nature. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English and links reade...
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Spain's wildfires: Counting the economic cost
Devastating wildfires are ravaging Spain's tourism, economy and nature. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English and links reade...
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2 killed when firefighting helicopters collide near Athens as Europe's wildfire emergency rages
The four crew members were recovered after the collision, the Greek fire department said, adding that two were recovered safely, while the other two were...
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2 firefighting helicopters collide midair near Athens as Europe's wildfire emergency rages
The four crew members were recovered after the collision, the Greek fire department said, adding that two were recovered safely, while the other two were...
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Greece: fire brigade helicopters collide as wildfires spread
The crew of one of the helicopters is reported to be safe but the search for the second is ongoing. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle -...
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Helicopters fighting Greece wildfires collide in mid-air
Video of the incident shows one of the helicopters hitting the propellers of the other, which bursts into flames. Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
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Thousands of people under evacuation order from wildfires in Spokane, Wash.
There are at least three fires in and around the city. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original publisher for the...
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Washington state wildfires trigger evacuations
State officials said wildfires across more than 250,000 acres have led to widespread evacuations and power outages. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Germany: As temperatures rise, so does climate skepticism
Some 98% of active climate scientists say climate change is happening, and is man-made. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English...