Environment
Just weeks before devastating wildfires hit, Spokane practiced a mass evacuation – the drill paid off
When a wildfire is headed your way, evacuating may sound straightforward: Gather your belongings, get in the car and leave.In reality, it is one of the most complex decisions a person can face.Fast-moving fires, shifting...
Life
NHS must plan for heatwaves like it does for winter, health secretary says
Speaking about the recent heatwaves, England's health secretary, who also gave an interview to the Guardian newspaper on the topic, said: "I spoke to A&E staff who were telling me that they've had a big increase in patients coming...
Environment
All of England’s rivers and lakes polluted with chemicals, officials say
The Environment Agency stressed that this year's data could not be directly compared with 2019 because it had changed its methods.In particular, it said the steep fall in the number of lakes ranked as good - down about half...
Science
Himalayan glaciers are melting faster than ever, and scientists say it’s “going to affect us” all
New Delhi — Glaciers in the Hindu Kush region of the Himalaya mountains are melting at the fastest rate ever and could shed as much as 80% of their ice by the end of this...
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UN votes to endorse new map projection that shows Africa’s size more accurately
The United Nations General Assembly on Friday endorsed a new world map that represents Africa...
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