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Croatia wildfire near Omiš injures residents and disrupts holiday travel

Croatia wildfire near Omiš injures residents and disrupts holiday travel

A major wildfire near Omiš, around 25 kilometres south-east of Split, forced about 1,200 residents and tourists to evacuate overnight on Thursday and into Friday as strong winds drove the flames towards the coastal town.

At least people in 10 in intensive care and thousands flee intense wildfire in Croatia

At least people in 10 in intensive care and thousands flee intense wildfire in Croatia

During a visit to the area Prime Minister Andrej Plenković stressed the dangers of the fire and praised the efforts of the firefighters.

Scientists hope to shed light on young universe by using dark side of the moon

Scientists hope to shed light on young universe by using dark side of the moon

UK team seeking to put suitcase-sized satellite in orbit around moon in search for 21cm line radio frequency signal Little is known about what was happening shortly after the big bang, but now researchers are hoping to shed fresh light on…

The Great Barrier Reef isn’t dead yet. According to News Corp that makes climate science a ‘pseudo-religion’ |…

‘High coral cover is evidence of recovery and resilience, not evidence that the disturbances causing mortality didn’t happen,’ scientist says Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here The…

Burnham temporarily bans disposable barbecue sales in ‘tinderbox’ Britain

Burnham temporarily bans disposable barbecue sales in ‘tinderbox’ Britain

PM urges people not to risk lives and homes by starting fires as military brought in to help deal with wildfires UK politics live – latest updates Downing Street has issued a temporary GB-wide ban on the sale of disposable barbecue and…

Ash clouds, lava flows and fertile soil: What are the effects of Mount Etna’s eruptions?

Ash clouds, lava flows and fertile soil: What are the effects of Mount Etna’s eruptions?

Human activities produce 100 times the carbon dioxide of the planet’s volcanic eruptions, according to NASA.

Five reservoirs in England and Wales ‘exceptionally low’ as drought persists

Five reservoirs in England and Wales ‘exceptionally low’ as drought persists

Extreme heat and lack of rain threatening public water supply, with ‘real trouble’ predicted if autumn stays dry Five key reservoirs across England and Wales are “exceptionally low” as drought and extreme heat piles pressure on public…

China, Brazil to launch 24/7 disaster early warning satellite for South America

South China Morning Post

China, Brazil to launch 24/7 disaster early warning satellite for South America

After almost four decades of international cooperation in space affairs, Brazil and China have unveiled details of a new project to launch a powerful meteorological and environmental satellite. It will be capable of monitoring the whole of…

South China Morning Post

Europe faces rocket shortage by 2030 as satellite demand surges

RFI