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Hawk Fire latest update: Evacuations, emergency declared as fast-moving Nevada brush fire grows to more than 10,500 acres near Reno

The Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada, has grown to 10,523 acres as strong winds fuel the fast-moving brush fire, prompting evacuations and a state of emergency in Washoe County. Fire officials warn that the wind-driven blaze can rapidly move toward residential areas as crews work to protect homes and lives.

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Officials warn wildland firefighters about the risks of using a supplement for smoke exposure

Fire and medical officials have issued warnings about a supplement offered to Western wildland firefighters who have been exposed to toxic chemicals

The Independent UK

In 1993, ecologist Diane Firestone bought a worn-out Costa Rica cattle ranch; decades later, it held 20% primary forest and 69% secondary forest

In an impressive showcase of environmental rejuvenation, a Costa Rican farm has undergone remarkable tropical land restoration after years of extensive cattle grazing. Guided by ecologist Diane Firestone, the land has transformed into lush forests, echoing national trends of forest recovery in Costa Rica. This regenerated landscape not only aids…

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Can Your HOA Force You to Grow Grass? One Maryland Couple Is Fighting That Battle

Can an HOA really tell a homeowner to rip out a garden and put grass back? In Maryland, the answer gets surprisingly interesting, especially after Janet and Jeff Crouch fought their HOA over a yard filled with native plants, flowers, trees, and habitat instead of a conventional carpet of turf.…

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Fast-moving wildfire in Nevada forces nearly 90,000 to evacuate was human caused, sheriff says

‘Please get out if you can right now,’ the sheriff urged

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In the early 1960s, developers sold 5,850 lots for a private resort on Assateague Island; one five-day storm wiped out nearly every house and helped turn it into a national seashore

Assateague Island was once planned as a major resort community with thousands of homes, roads and commercial areas. Two powerful storms changed that future. A 1933 hurricane split the island, while the 1962 Ash Wednesday storm destroyed roads and structures. The island was later protected as a National Seashore in…

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Mexico City planted thousands of plants on highway pillars to fight pollution and heat, turning its busy roads into vertical gardens

Mexico City's Anillo Periférico, the major ring road that carries traffic around the capital, was never designed to be a garden. For years, its concrete support columns stood bare above some of the city's busiest and most polluted roads, forming a vast grey landscape through densely populated parts of the…

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‘It’s pretty much a guarantee you’ll get stung’: jellyfish keep swimmers off Delaware beaches

Beach patrols report hundreds of stings a day as warmer waters and drought create favorable conditions for jellyfish

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In the 1930s, Parker Dam created Lake Havasu for power and water; by 1994, Robert McCulloch's once-empty valley had filled with city blocks

The construction of Parker Dam in the 1930s marked the beginning of progress along the Colorado River. Business visionary Robert McCulloch took the initiative to acquire land and even London Bridge to create a remarkable new community. This planned city showcased a distinctive road layout crafted by a Disneyland planner,…

The Times of India

Massive water cuts imposed on three Colorado River states as rates continue to plunge

The Colorado River Basin saw the worst snowpack on record last winter, heightening pressure on agriculture, commercial industry, ecological habitats, and hydroelectric producers

The Independent UK

After a 1962 storm battered Fire Island, Robert Moses proposed a highway along the New York barrier island; residents fought it and 17 private communities now sit inside a national seashore

The fierce nor'easter of 1962 became a pivotal moment for Robert Moses as he sought to introduce a highway on Fire Island. Yet, the local populace and property owners stood firm against the initiative, worried for their environment and community’s future. Their activism prompted valuable support from the federal government,…

The Times of India

The US has a plan to save the Colorado River. Experts say it won’t be enough to stop the crisis

The 10-year blueprint mandates water cuts of up to 40% for California, Arizona and Nevada

The Guardian - US

Trump Administration Moves to Rescind 25-Year-Old Ban on Building Roads Across 45 Million Acres of National Forest

USDA's Aug. 18 proposal would rescind the Roadless Rule on up to 45M acres of forest, including part of New Mexico's Gila. Comments close Sept. 21.

Latin Times

Indonesia warns against starting open blazes as haze from wildfires spreads to Malaysia

Indonesian authorities warn they will take legal action against anyone starting open fires, as huge blazes on Borneo and elsewhere created a choking haze that blankets cities

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In 1898, an adventurer abandoned the sea for California's desert and built a home on a volcanic island; his strange settlement later became known as Hell's Kitchen

Captain Charles E. Davis embraced the Salton Sea's isolation, building Hell's Kitchen on Mullet Island. He hosted dances and served unique alfalfa-fed mullet to visitors. Davis later became fascinated by the Donner Party's historic journey. He painted their ordeal and retraced their route across thousands of miles. His collection now…

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The One Plant to Grow Now for Migrating Hummingbirds – It's Drought-Tolerant, Aromatic, and Blooms Until Frost

Mexican bush sage provides vital nectar for these charming birds in late summer

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In 1982, a California cheese maker donated thousands of acres from his dairy ranch; 44 years later crews removed his old cattle levees and reconnected the San Joaquin River to 220 acres of floodplain

For over 70 years, a section of California’s San Joaquin River was cut off from the land it once naturally fed. Old levees, not built to hold back a river but to hold cattle, had quietly changed the landscape. Then in 2026 crews started to undo that history. Great Valley…

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In 1990, Utah used the world’s largest rotenone treatment on Strawberry Reservoir; over 99% of fish biomass vanished and the rebuilt fishery later produced 715,000 catches a year

In an ambitious effort to rejuvenate the ecosystem, Utah wildlife officials undertook the removal of nearly all fish from Strawberry Reservoir in 1990. This strategic chemical operation was designed to halt the deterioration of the lake's environment. Following the fish removal, biologists introduced native trout to reinvigorate the food web…

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Rainfall experiments found solar panels cut soil erosion beneath their surfaces by 27–63%, while concentrated dripping created new erosion hotspots along panel edges

Solar panels significantly reduce soil erosion directly beneath them during rainfall events. However, concentrated runoff at panel edges causes increased erosion in those specific areas. Studies indicate that this edge effect can substantially elevate erosion rates and runoff volumes. Researchers suggest simple solutions like ground cover to mitigate these edge…

The Times of India

America’s favourite vegetable could be hit by California drought: over 90% of fresh broccoli comes from the state, while severe drought may cut shipments sharply

The ongoing drought in California threatens the broccoli supply of the entire nation. Estimates indicate that shipment reductions could exceed twenty percent if conditions worsen. Experts propose that by growing more broccoli on the East Coast, costs related to supply chains could decrease and food miles reduced, leading to a…

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In 2022, South Korean researchers grew broccoli beneath solar panels; yield fell around 20%, but consumers preferred its greener appearance

A study from South Korea investigated the cultivation of broccoli under solar panels. This innovative agrivoltaics method demonstrated that while broccoli's nutritional value remained intact, yields experienced a minor reduction due to limited sunlight. Nevertheless, the visual quality was maintained, promising improved financial returns for farmers. This research unveils exciting…

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In 1970s, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet W.S. Merwin & his wife Paula bought barren land in Hawaii and turned it into 19-acre forest with 3,000+ palms

W.S. Merwin, a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, transformed a barren plot of land in Hawaii into a thriving palm sanctuary. Initially focused on restoring native flora, he later dedicated his efforts to conserving endangered palm species from around the world. Over several decades, he and his wife nurtured nearly 3,000 palms…

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US heatwave: Miami hits 100°F record as Oklahoma sizzles at 112°F

Miami hit 100 degrees fahrenheit on Tuesday for only the second time in more than 130 years of records, tying its all-time high as a heat wave stretched from Texas to the Southeast.

Medical Daily

Wildfire Smoke Is Showing Up in Iowa Exam Rooms as Patients Raise Stress and Anxiety with Clinicians

Smoke drifting into Iowa is prompting patients to raise stress and anxiety with clinicians, and published research points in the same direction.

The Times of India

A Mexican couple bought a failed coconut farm 30 years ago; the 346-acre wasteland is now a wildlife haven for turtles, dolphins and flamingos

A once-neglected farm in the Yucatán Peninsula has blossomed into a stunning wildlife refuge following a disaster caused by coconut disease. After thirty years of nature's reclamation, flamingos, turtles, and dolphins flock to the area. With official backing, the owners envision a sustainable luxury residential project for the expansive 346-acre…

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