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Water shortages and wildfires feared as snow drought hits west US

While eastern states suffer bone-chilling cold, the west is facing the opposite problem.

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Cold snaps and wildfires mark near-record January

While much of Europe and the US braced against frigid cold, the Southern Hemisphere faced extreme heat, wildfires and floods.

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These trees have stood tall for 2,600 years. Now, they're burning

Wildfires are still tearing apart the drought-stricken region of Patagonia, ravaging its once-pristine forests.

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Wildfires in Argentina’s Patagonia reignite, burning more than 30,000 hectares

Firefighters battle wildfire in Argentine Patagonia with more than 30,000 hectares burned.

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Europe in Motion

Where are Europe's forests growing fastest?

Portugal's forests are growing faster than those of any other country, but this surge comes at a massive environmental cost. How is the country trying to reverse course?

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Wildfires in Chile kill at least 19, force 50,000 to evacuate

Wildfires in southern Chile are devastating communities, with 19 dead and over 50,000 evacuated.

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Wildfire burns more than 5,500 hectares in Argentina’s Patagonia

A large wildfire has burned over 5,500 hectares in Argentina’s Patagonian province of Chubut.

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Smoke damage poses health ‘risks’ even after wildfires are put out

Residents who return to their homes following wildfires may be unknowingly exposing themselves to harmful chemicals.

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Greece tackles forest fires with new risk assessment map

The new map will allow better preparation for and prevention of wildfires.

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UK wildfires hit a record high. Where does the rest of Europe stand?

It is estimated that wildfires have ravaged more than 46,000 hectares this year in the UK, the largest area since monitoring began.

Climate

How global warming is turning forests into fuel for wildfires

Last year, an area larger than India was lost to wildfires worldwide.

Climate

Amazon rainforest released as much CO₂ as Germany from 2024 fires

Fires in the Amazon Rainforest have surged to record-breaking levels, highlighting the region’s ‘growing ecological fragility'.

USA

Authorities charge man with starting fire that levelled LA district

Law enforcement accuses 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht of lighting a fire on New Year's Day that was initially put out by fire crews, but continued to smoulder before reigniting during high winds.

Climate

Wildfires becoming more frequent and costly, study finds

A new study looks at trends in global wildfire frequency and damage costs.

Climate

How intense wildfires can create their own weather systems

Until now, scientists have struggled to reproduce this weather phenomenon in their models.

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California wildfire report points to lack of resources

The fires in January took the lives of 30 people and burned down thousands of homes in and around Los Angeles.