'More than 3,500 people have been evacuated from their homes in Italy as a forest fire continues to rage between the cities of Pisa and Lucca in the picturesque Tuscany region.'
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/thousands-evacuated-forest-fire-rages-090821456.html
#Wildfires #ClimateCrisis #ClimateChange #ExtremeWeather #NoPipelines #NoLNG
A Gitxsan hereditary chief & environmental groups are challenging a BC decision that kept a long-delayed 750-km pipeline project alive.
“The province’s decision will compromise our rights, title and the use of our lands — and we’re prepared to take this issue to the Supreme Court of Canada”.
https://vancouversun.com/business/bc-court-asked-throw-out-approval-12-billion-natural-gas-pipeline
#Canada #CDNPoli #ClimateCrisis #ClimateChange #NoPipelines #NoLNG #BCPoli
'Wildfires in Otsuchi dredge up unwelcome memories of 2011'
On the ground, support units from various parts of Japan were working frantically to put out the sparks of glowing embers. But the slightest breeze would start them smoldering again, and burned acreage just kept growing.
Back in 2011, Otsuchi was hit by the tsunami of the Great East Japan Earthquake as well as the fire that ensued.
This past week must have felt to the residents as if they were reliving that harrowing memory.
https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/16530214
#Japan #Wildfires #ExtremeWeather #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #NoPipelines #NoLNG
The Asahi Shimbun’s company helicopter took off from Iwate Hanamaki Airport in Iwate Prefecture and headed due east to the skies over Otsuchi, the site of lingering wildfires.
Firefighting efforts continued at two locations in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, on Tuesday, with forest fires in the town burning for a seventh day. The fires have now burned 1,633 hectares, and they are expected to be designated a severe disaster.
https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20260428-324859/
#Japan #Wildfires #ExtremeWeather #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #NoPipelines #NoLNG
A stubborn wildfire in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, had scorched more than 1,618 hectares by April 27, as unpredictable winds repeatedly pushed the flames perilously close to homes and schools.
The fire has entered its sixth day, and officials see no immediate end in sight.
https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/16528898
#Japan #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #Wildfires #ExtremeWeather #NoPipelines #NoLNG
A stubborn wildfire in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, had scorched more than 1,618 hectares by April 27, as unpredictable winds repeatedly pushed the flames perilously close to homes and schools.
"Canadian insurers fortify homes, urge Carney to put climate first as wildfire season kicks off"
Canada is expected to face one of its hottest years on record this summer, increasing risk of wildfires. Worried about wildfires sending claims soaring this year, Canada's property and casualty insurers are urging the government to take climate issues more seriously despite economic turmoil.
#Canada #CDNPoli #BCPoli #Wildfires #ExtremeWeather #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #NoPipelines #NoLNG
"More than half of B.C. residents not prepared for wildfires"; "61 per cent of B.C. residents have not created an emergency plan for their household":
https://vancouversun.com/news/more-than-half-of-b-c-residents-not-prepared-for-wildfires-survey
#Canada #CDNPoli #BCPoli #Wildfires #ExtremeWeather #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #NoPipelines #NoLNG
"The International Court of Justice has confirmed states are legally bound to prevent activities that worsen climate change. B.C. and Canada are violating that legal obligation and failing to protect the public interest."
#Canada #CDNPoli #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #NoPipelines #NoLNG #ExtremeWeather #Pollution
David Suzuki: "Higher home heating prices. Pollution. Accelerating climate change. Water shortages. Indigenous rights violations. Who wants that? Apparently the obscenely profitable fossil fuel companies, and unimaginative, short-sighted governments banking on outdated ideas to shore up the economy."
https://davidsuzuki.org/story/expanding-lng-will-increase-prices-and-pollution/
#Canada #CDNPoli #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #NoPipelines #NoLNG #ExtremeWeather #Pollution
"So the oil shortages we've been seeing, they're only going to get worse, even if magically the Strait of Hormuz would re-open tomorrow (…) We will face massive energy costs, not just while this crisis goes on but also for six to 12 months after it's over."
A rapid transition from fossil fuels to renewables may not solve all our problems, but it would definitely cross a few big ones off the list.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c78lj4976lvo
#IranWar #Iran #UnitedStates #USPoli #CDNPoli #Canada #CostOfLivingCrisis #OilCrisis #NoPipelines #NoLNG #Warflation
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