Natural resources
A significant wildfire has been burning on private land and within parts of the Honouliuli Forest Reserve in West O'ahu, with the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) working to contain the blaze. The fire has burned approximately 600 acres of agricultural and forest land, with 60%
Natural resources
FEMA's Fire Management Assistance Grant program provides critical funding to communities fighting wildfires that threaten to cause a major disaster. These grants help ensure that responders have the resources they need to contain fires quickly and safely. States or territories can request a Fire Management Assistance declaration if
Natural resources
Billionaire owner of Kapalua Golf and several homeowners' associations have filed a civil complaint against Maui Land & Pineapple Co., accusing the company of mismanaging West Maui's water supply. The complaint alleges that MLP neglected to maintain the Honokohau Ditch System, leading to increased rates, water shortages,
Climate change
Scientists agree that achieving Net Zero is crucial to avert catastrophic climate change, with its devastating consequences including floods, wildfires, droughts, sea inundation, and food shortages. However, powerful corporations are working against this transition, using tactics like misrepresenting the cost of renewable energy and ignoring the benefits of private investment
Climate change
US lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have condemned Canada's handling of wildfires, demanding more forest thinning, prescribed burns, and other measures to prevent fires from starting. However, what they haven't addressed is the role of climate change in exacerbating the situation. Climate scientists say
Natural resources
The Province of Nova Scotia is taking additional measures to mitigate the risk of wildfires as dry conditions persist across the region. With multiple fires ongoing in various areas, the government is urging commercial operations, particularly those requiring heavy machinery, to adopt stricter safety protocols on private land. This move
Wildfires
The Boltres Creek Wildfire south of Vernon has seen significant developments in its progression, with the situation stabilizing and evacuation orders issued for nearby properties. As of the latest update, the fire has reached 103 hectares and is believed to be human-caused. Emergency responders, including the BC Wildfire Service, Vernon
Wildfires
Resident Hazel, a four-year-old red sex-link chicken, was overjoyed to be reunited with her owner Susan Barrett as they returned home in Paradise, N.L., after being forced to flee due to a wildfire. Barrett described Hazel as "the happiest" chicken she had ever seen, running free in
Wildfires
Thick smoke billows from a wildfire near Paddy's Pond, about 15 kilometers south of downtown St. John's, as a fire that prompted an evacuation order continued to burn on Friday. The blaze has already destroyed a four-year-old red sex-link chicken named Hazel's home and
Wildfires
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is facing a severe wildfire situation that has displaced many individuals and families, disrupting access to workplaces and causing financial hardship and uncertainty. In response, the Provincial Government has been providing immediate support, partnering with the Canadian Red Cross and Salvation Army, and is
Wildfires
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a $2.2 million contract to continue forest management in Napeague and Hither Hills State Parks to address damage from the invasive Southern Pine Beetle. The three-year contract will focus on areas adjacent to homes, trails, and Montauk Highway, creating additional access for Fire Departments
Wildfires
The California Public Utilities Commission has received a request from Small Business Utility Advocates (SBUA) to deny Southern California Edison's (SCE) application for rehearing of Decision 25-06-051, regarding the company's 2022 wildfire mitigation and vegetation management costs. SBUA argues that SCE has mischaracterized the significance of
