Science

'To Document History, I Had to Stay Alive,' Says Iraqi Journalist Who Lived Under Islamic State Rule

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'To Document History, I Had to Stay Alive,' Says Iraqi Journalist Who Lived Under Islamic State Rule

Iraqi historian Omar Mohammed, now a researcher at the Program on Extremism at George Washington University, had just begun his career as a university professor when Mosul, his hometown, was captured by the Islamic State (ISIS) in 2014…

Folha de S.Paulo

'Not out of danger': Spain's wildfire evacuees return home as France fears flame spread

SBS News

'Not out of danger': Spain's wildfire evacuees return home as France fears flame spread

As Spain gives the green light for evacuees in 13 regions to return, France faces continued tinderbox conditions.

SBS News

As Spain battles wildfires, its politicians battle over climate change's role

NPR

As Spain battles wildfires, its politicians battle over climate change's role

Crews are still battling wildfires that broke out last week and have burned nearly 200,000 acres across Spain. The country is bracing for another round of extreme heat, with temperatures expected to top 100 degrees Fahrenheit starting…

NPR

B.C. ranch shelters dozens of horses as wildfire forces evacuations

CBC

B.C. ranch shelters dozens of horses as wildfire forces evacuations

A ranch in British Columbia has taken in nearly 30 horses after wildfires forced families to evacuate. Jessica Heikes, manager of Double Seven Ranch near Cache Creek, says opening the ranch to evacuees and their animals was never a…

CBC

RNZ

How researchers say we could make New Zealanders richer

New research suggests there could be a simple way to make Kiwis richer.

RNZ

Wildfire leaves Biscarrosse commercial district in ruins

Al Jazeera

Wildfire leaves Biscarrosse commercial district in ruins

A devastating wildfire in southwestern France has left parts of Biscarrosse's commercial district in ruins

Al Jazeera

Spanish government approves scientific panel to tackle climate change

Spanish government approves scientific panel to tackle climate change

The Council of Ministers has approved the creation of an expert body to produce independent reports guiding public policy on climate change. Recruitment will open this summer and the panel is due to start work in the autumn.

The Guardian

The Guardian view on noise pollution: keep it down | Editorial

New research linking the issue to Parkinson’s disease adds to the evidence of serious health repercussions from traffic volume and other sources The roar of late-night traffic is not just annoying for those trying to sleep. It can also…

The Guardian

Man arrested after allegedly starting wildfire with cigarette

Portugal Resident

Man arrested after allegedly starting wildfire with cigarette

A 54-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of deliberately starting a wildfire in Fuzeta, in the Algarve municipality of Olhão, by throwing a lit cigarette butt into dry vegetation. The post Man arrested after allegedly starting…

Portugal Resident

Degraded soils : Europe is losing more than €50 billion annually but AI could help

Degraded soils : Europe is losing more than €50 billion annually but AI could help

Europe is losing more than €50 billion annually because of its degraded soils write leading scientists in an op-ed for Euronews. They found a way to deliver healthier soils using AI. They say AI-driven tools are quietly transforming how…